Sacred Heart Catholic School

431 S Ivy St Medford, OR 97501
www.shcs.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1865
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$8,432.00 for one child without parish contributor status
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School Notes

  • The mission of Sacred Heart Catholic School is to provide an excellent academic education grounded in Catholic religious principles and values, thereby creating a lifelong love for learning and a respect for each person and all creation as gifts of God.
  • Sacred Heart Catholic School affirms parents as the primary teachers of their children.
  • As facilitators we seek to serve children of Sacred Heart and surrounding parishes, in providing an excellent education grounded in Catholic principles, morals, and values to prepare students for life long learning.
  • Our curriculum is designed for the education of the whole Christian person providing a student centered environment in which each child can develop to full individual potential, academically, physically, spiritually, and culturally.
  • Our philosophy reflects careful long range planning consistent with our goals and objectives.
  • The mission of Sacred Heart Catholic School is to provide an excellent academic education grounded in Catholic religious principles and values, thereby creating a lifelong love for learning and a respect for each person and all creation as gifts of God.
  • Sacred Heart Catholic School affirms parents as the primary teachers of their children.
  • As facilitators we seek to serve children of Sacred Heart and surrounding parishes, in providing an excellent education grounded in Catholic principles, morals, and values to prepare students for life long learning.
  • Our curriculum is designed for the education of the whole Christian person providing a student centered environment in which each child can develop to full individual potential, academically, physically, spiritually, and culturally.
  • Our philosophy reflects careful long range planning consistent with our goals and objectives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sacred Heart Catholic School often compared to?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Grace Cascade Christian Schools by visitors of our site.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: 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).

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