Sacred Heart Elementary & High School

Sacred Heart School is a private elementary and secondary school in Sedalia, Missouri, providing education for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.
It is a Roman Catholic school, affiliated with the Sacred Heart Church Parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Sacred Heart Elementary & High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1882
Colors
White, Red
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
329 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Sacred Heart Elementary & High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Mascot: Gremlins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sacred Heart Elementary & High School often compared to?
Sacred Heart Elementary & High School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Pauls Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is Sacred Heart Elementary & High School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Elementary & High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary & High School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary & High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,196 for elementary schools and $14,833 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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