Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,200
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Sacred Heart Catholic School
About the School
- Sacred Heart Catholic School in Nogales, AZ serves 199 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town–based Catholic education setting.
- Founded in 1910, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 with an average class size of 26 and 33% of teachers holding advanced degrees.
- The annual tuition is $5,200 with a formal dress code and summer school programs offered.
- The student body includes 96.97% students of color, reflecting high diversity within the local community.
- Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for affordability, diversity, and school history.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,200
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 8 enrollment highest with 31 students, more than double Grade 3’s 13 and the largest class in the school.
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All Special Education, Gifted, Title I & III, ELL
Year Founded
1910
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
26 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$3,500 for Pre-K
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Camp/Club InventionChess Club
National Junior Honor SocietyStudent Council
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sacred Heart Catholic School cost?
Sacred Heart Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,200 for private students.
What schools are Sacred Heart Catholic School often compared to?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Lourdes Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Sacred Heart Catholic School offer?
Sacred Heart Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Catholic School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Sacred Heart Catholic School vs. Lourdes Catholic School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Sacred Heart Catholic School is Lourdes Catholic School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Catholic
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS | 43 students
Specialized Curriculum
70 E La Castellana Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6271
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Distance: 39.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Distance: 40.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Catholic
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Distance: 40.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Distance: 41.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 3
Christian
3993 S. HWY 92
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 417-1113
Distance: 42.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
5048 E Bevers St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(480) 757-5350
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Catholic
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Distance: 39.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Distance: 40.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Distance: 41.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 3
Christian
3993 S. HWY 92
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 417-1113
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Catholic
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS | 43 students
Specialized Curriculum
70 E La Castellana Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6271
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Distance: 39.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Distance: 40.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nusd Online
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
451 N Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Pierson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 N. Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 N Morley Avenue
Nogales, AZ 85621
(888) 746-3301
Nogales, AZ 85621
(888) 746-3301
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
A J Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
855 N Bautista St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
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