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Convent Of The Sacred Heart

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1 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128

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Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to a personal and active faith in God.

Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, the school promotes a personal relationship with God and fosters the spiritual lives of its members.

Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to a deep respect for intellectual values.

The school develops and implements a curriculum based on the goals and criteria, educational research and ongoing evaluation.

The school provides a rigorous education that incorporates all forms of critical thinking and inspires a life-long love of learning.

The school program develops aesthetic values and the creative use of the imagination.

The school provides ongoing professional development for faculty and staff.

Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to a social awareness which impels to action.

Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to the building of community as a Christian value; and to educate to a personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 684 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Convent Of The Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1881

Colors

White, Red

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

684 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Cardinal

Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to a personal and active faith in God. Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, the school promotes a personal relationship with God and fosters the spiritual lives of its members. Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to a deep respect for intellectual values. The school develops and implements a curriculum based on the goals and criteria, educational research and ongoing evaluation. The school provides a rigorous education that incorporates all forms of critical thinking and inspires a life-long love of learning. The school program develops aesthetic values and the creative use of the imagination. The school provides ongoing professional development for faculty and staff. Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to a social awareness which impels to action. Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to the building of community as a Christian value; and to educate to a personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

Source: Verified school update

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What is the acceptance rate of Convent Of The Sacred Heart?

The acceptance rate of Convent Of The Sacred Heart is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 75%. Convent Of The Sacred Heart's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

What is Convent Of The Sacred Heart's ranking?

Convent Of The Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Convent Of The Sacred Heart?

The application deadline for Convent Of The Sacred Heart is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 12/29/2020

Love this school more every year for the well-rounded, intelligent and kind traits they have fostered in our daughter.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 684 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $46,365 for elementary schools and $48,724 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 57% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).