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Sacred Heart Elementary School

12 Ann Ave Valley Park, MO 63088

Tel: (636) 225-3824

www.sacredheartvp.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 289 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 289 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sacred Heart Elementary School
Pre-K	49
Kind	15
1	17
2	18
3	17
4	27
5	47
6	33
7	26
8	40

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Student Body

Total Students

289 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Sacred Heart School reflects Catholic, Christian values and attitudes.
We work in partnership with parents to form our children in the Gospel and Catholic Tradition.
We integrate faith formation and teachings of our Catholic faith into every facet of our program.
The children develop a love for Jesus and try to “see” Him in each other.
Kindergarten is an important time for establishing the essential foundations for successful learning.
Sacred Heart Kindergarten is structured in such a way as to respect the learning processes of each student and help the children reach their full potential intellectually, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Children learn through hands-on experiences and the use of manipulative materials.
The instructional program is designed to encourage participation in individual as well as cooperative group learning activities.
Here at Sacred Heart School your children will experience a loving, challenging, Christ-like environment for our children, where they can reach their full potential.
Through continued professional development of our faculty, we keep up with the latest research in teaching, learning, and best practices in the field of education.
We weave our Christian values into every aspect of our curriculum and emphasize respect and responsibility, including the responsibility each student has to contribute to the learning environment.

Sacred Heart School reflects Catholic, Christian values and attitudes.
We work in partnership with parents to form our children in the Gospel and Catholic Tradition.
We integrate faith formation and teachings of our Catholic faith into every facet of our program.
The children develop a love for Jesus and try to “see” Him in each other.
Kindergarten is an important time for establishing the essential foundations for successful learning.
Sacred Heart Kindergarten is structured in such a way as to respect the learning processes of each student and help the children reach their full potential intellectually, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Children learn through hands-on experiences and the use of manipulative materials.
The instructional program is designed to encourage participation in individual as well as cooperative group learning activities.
Here at Sacred Heart School your children will experience a loving, challenging, Christ-like environment for our children, where they can reach their full potential.
Through continued professional development of our faculty, we keep up with the latest research in teaching, learning, and best practices in the field of education.
We weave our Christian values into every aspect of our curriculum and emphasize respect and responsibility, including the responsibility each student has to contribute to the learning environment.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Sacred Heart Elementary School's ranking?

Sacred Heart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.

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).

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