Convent Of The Sacred Heart (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

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

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

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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

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Convent Of The Sacred Heart
Pre-K	35
Kind	58
1	52
2	49
3	48
4	51
5	43
6	50
7	51
8	36
9	59
10	54
11	49
12	49

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Year Founded

1881

Colors

White, Red

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Student Body

Total Students

684 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition & 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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Convent Of The Sacred Heart is often viewed alongside schools like The Brearley School by visitors of our site.

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 76%. 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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