Very Good

#52 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 11% of private schools

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Elementary School

540 CENTRAL BLVD, Danville, VA 24541

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

139

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

139

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#52 of 457

In Danville

#1 of 4

public schools

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About Sacred Heart Catholic School

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a private elementary school in Danville, VA. Sacred Heart Catholic School serves approximately 139 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sacred Heart Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares1.6 pts above VA schools

7.8

This school 7.8 · Very Good
VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 139 students, Sacred Heart Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Sacred Heart Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Sacred Heart Catholic School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Danville, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.7:1

This School

13:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

139

This School

378

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.8

This School

4.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 48.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 27.3% vs 0%

Black 5.8% vs 0%

Asian 5% vs 0%

Sacred Heart Catholic School Danville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sacred Heart Catholic School (this school)	—	139	8.7:1	7.8
Forest Hills Elementary	0.7 mi	205	12.8:1	6.1
Westwood Middle	0.8 mi	554	12:1	4.2
O. Trent Bonner Middle	0.8 mi	573	10.2:1	4.8
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary	1.2 mi	463	12.5:1	3.0
Woodberry Hills Elementary	1.2 mi	378	12.6:1	3.8
Grove Park Preschool	1.6 mi	116	10.5:1	5.2
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus	1.7 mi	128	11.6:1	3.7
Park Avenue Elementary	1.7 mi	340	13.6:1	3.6
Schoolfield Elementary	2.0 mi	529	15.1:1	3.9
The Northside Preschool	2.2 mi	122	12.2:1	5.1
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary	2.2 mi	605	16.8:1	2.0
Twin Springs Elementary	7.1 mi	643	15.7:1	8.0
Stony Mill Elementary	9.4 mi	405	13.1:1	8.8
Brosville Elementary	11.2 mi	226	13.3:1	6.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.

Classroom Attention

B 6.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,295

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 66%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 139

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 48.9%

Hispanic 27.3%

Two or More 12.9%

Black 5.8%

Asian 5.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

540 CENTRAL BLVD, Danville, VA 24541

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sacred Heart Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Twin Springs Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 7.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is North Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Providence), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Forest Hills Elementary (rated 6.1/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Danville, see our Danville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
George Washington High Danville	0.3 mi	1,288	4.8
Westwood Middle Danville	0.8 mi	554	4.2
O. Trent Bonner Middle Danville	0.8 mi	573	4.8
Forest Hills Elementary Danville	0.7 mi	205	6.1
Galileo Magnet High Danville	0.8 mi	279	9.5
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary Danville	1.2 mi	463	3.0
Woodberry Hills Elementary Danville	1.2 mi	378	3.8
RIVERMONT SCHOOL - DAN RIVER Danville	1.3 mi	42	5.7
Grove Park Preschool Danville	1.6 mi	116	5.2
BUILDING BLOCKS CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM Danville	1.9 mi	15	—
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus Danville	1.7 mi	128	3.7
Park Avenue Elementary Danville	1.7 mi	340	3.6
The Northside Preschool Danville	2.2 mi	122	5.1
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary Danville	2.2 mi	605	2.0
Schoolfield Elementary Danville	2.0 mi	529	3.9
ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Danville	2.2 mi	46	5.4
North Elementary Providence	4.0 mi	328	7.4
THE HUGHES CENTER Danville	4.1 mi	18	—
WESTOVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Danville	4.2 mi	370	5.9
Twin Springs Elementary Danville	7.1 mi	643	8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 24541 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,292

Median Home Value

$134,800

Median Rent

$818/mo

Population

28,151

College Educated

21.8%

Homeownership

53.5%

Avg Commute

20.1 min

Poverty Rate

22.5%

Median Age

41.1

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GESHER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Fairfax, VA	162	7.7
LAKE MANASSAS ACADEMY Gainesville, VA	162	7.7
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GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Richmond, VA	126	7.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart Catholic School

What grades does Sacred Heart Catholic School serve?

Sacred Heart Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sacred Heart Catholic School?

Sacred Heart Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in VA?

Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks #52 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sacred Heart Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sacred Heart Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Sacred Heart Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sacred Heart Catholic School a religious school?

Sacred Heart Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 12 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 10 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 139
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 16
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 185 days
Setting: Distant Town
County: Danville city
Phone: (434) 793-2656

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