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: 12 | 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: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
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
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
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(609) 737-4006
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
9350.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Lawrenceville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
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40 Craven Lane
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
9350.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
9351.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
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150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
9351.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Rank:
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(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
9351.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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