Sacred Heart Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 354 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,300
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: Oct. 26
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sacred Heart Academy
9	85
10	85
11	94
12	90

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Year Founded

1946

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Campus Size

127 acres

School Motto

Excelsior

Student Body

Total Students

354 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

19 students

Number of AP Courses

40 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Oct. 26

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,300

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Admissions Director

Elaine M. Lamboley

Admissions Associate

Jennifer Alexandro

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Colors

White, Red

School Mascot

Shark

School Notes

Sacred Heart Academy, founded by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Roman Catholic tradition and committed to the expression of strong Christian values and intellectual growth, provides a challenging college preparatory education for young women.
The school is a community which promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment which encourages personal integrity, compassion, justice and a sense of responsibility to self, others and the needs of society.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Sacred Heart Academy cost?

Sacred Heart Academy's tuition is approximately $12,300 for private students.

What is Sacred Heart Academy's ranking?

Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy?

The application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy is Oct. 26.

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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $19,109 for elementary schools and $29,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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