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 (2025-26)
- 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:
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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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The nearest high school to Sacred Heart Elementary & High School is Applewood Christian School (5.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Pauls Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
701 S Massachusetts Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1925
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1925
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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