About the School
- Sacred Heart Elementary School in South Plainfield, NJ offers co–ed education for grades Kindergarten through 9 in a suburban community setting.
- The school enrolls 199 students and employs 14 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 14:1.
- Sacred Heart Elementary operates with a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- Approximately 61% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within the school population.
- The school is part of a local network of private options, including nearby Catholic and secular elementary schools in the South Plainfield area.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 Koinonia Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Savior Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Catholic
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool
2177 Oak Tree Rd Suite 100
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 769-3224
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 42 students
Specialized Curriculum
445 Plainfield Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
1 Tingley Ln
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-1108
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-9 | 154 students
Catholic
499 New Market Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Catholic
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 42 students
Specialized Curriculum
445 Plainfield Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
930 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-6234
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Catholic
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool
2177 Oak Tree Rd Suite 100
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 769-3224
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 42 students
Specialized Curriculum
445 Plainfield Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Cromwell Place
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Norwood Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
0.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
South Plainfield High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Lake Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
125 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
0.8 miles
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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