Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Sacred Heart Grade School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Sacred Heart Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
See website for tuition information
www.sacredheartreading.com/new_student_admissions
% on Financial Aid
9%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Admissions Director
Susan Larkin
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Altar ServersDeclamation
Math ClubMath Counts
Mini Vinnies Service ClubMission Club
Science ExplorersScience Fair
Spelling BeeStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CYO Sports
School Notes
- Sacred Heart School has been a vibrant part of the fabric of the Catholic Church in Berks County since 1919.
- Serving culturally diverse students from kindergarten through eighth grade, Sacred Heart School offers small classes in which students can grow spiritually, academically and socially in a Catholic environment.
- Sacred Heart School's experienced and highly talented professional faculty and staff strive to create an atmosphere in which students can develop their unique and individual talents and strengths. Sacred Heart students traditionally exceed both state and national averages on standardized tests and a large number of our graduates place into Honors classes in high school.
- In the past 5 years, 70% of Sacred Heart Alumni graduated from Berks Catholic High School with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA, 40% with a 3.5 or higher GPA and 100% were admitted to a 4 year college or university.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sacred Heart Grade School often compared to?
Sacred Heart Grade School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Guardian Angels Regional School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Sacred Heart Grade School offer?
Sacred Heart Grade School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Wrestling.
What is Sacred Heart Grade School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and 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).
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