Sacred Heart Grade School opened in September 2003 for its eighty-third year with 240 children.
The children today are mostly black and Baptist; the children then were all white and Catholic.
But, like their predecessors over nearly a century, they are the children of good, resourceful people who care deeply about their children's education.
The school offers the children what it can. It has dedicated teachers, good computers, and soon will have a greenhouse, an "outdoor classroom" built by young volunteers dedicated to working in the inner city.
"We strive to educate these children in spite of all that assails them, to draw out as the word literally means," Said Fr. Doyle.
Sacred Heart school survives mostly on the generosity of people, parishioners and others, who believe in its mission.
They volunteer or teach for low pay, or they sponsor children so that the school can keep tuition low and not be dependent on the Diocese of Camden to stay open.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Where God is always marked "Present!"
- Sacred Heart Grade School opened in September 2003 for its eighty-third year with 240 children. The children today are mostly black and Baptist; the children then were all white and Catholic. But, like their predecessors over nearly a century, they are the children of good, resourceful people who care deeply about their children's education. The school offers the children what it can. It has dedicated teachers, good computers, and soon will have a greenhouse, an "outdoor classroom" built by young volunteers dedicated to working in the inner city. "We strive to educate these children in spite of all that assails them, to draw out as the word literally means," Said Fr. Doyle. Sacred Heart school survives mostly on the generosity of people, parishioners and others, who believe in its mission. They volunteer or teach for low pay, or they sponsor children so that the school can keep tuition low and not be dependent on the Diocese of Camden to stay open.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacred Heart Grade School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Grade School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sacred Heart Grade School located?
Sacred Heart Grade School is located in the Waterfront South neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
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