Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School in Pana, IL serves 175 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a Catholic, co–ed town setting.
The school was founded in 1887, making it one of the oldest private schools in Illinois.
Annual tuition is $8,341, and the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 10 teachers on staff.
The student population includes 1.5% students of color, reflecting limited racial diversity.
Sacred Heart School holds membership in the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,341
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1887
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: We are here to try our best to grow in mind and spirit, through the grace of God.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sacred Heart School cost?
Sacred Heart School's tuition is approximately $8,341 for private students.
What is Sacred Heart School's ranking?
Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,341
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,754 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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