Sacred Heart Elementary School in Lowell, MA, serves 203 students from preschool through 8th grade in a central city setting.
The co–educational Catholic school has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 13 teachers on staff.
Enrollment includes 16.1% students of color, reflecting some diversity in the student body.
Sacred Heart Elementary is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and offers a Catholic–oriented curriculum.
The school's tuition aligns with the Lowell area average for elementary private schools, which is approximately $4,700.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
203 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sacred Heart Elementary School is Lowell Catholic (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immaculate Conception School (1.1 miles away)
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218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Tuition listed
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Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
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(Catholic)
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
1.5 miles
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(Catholic)
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
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