Sacred Heart Parish School have the privilage of partnering with Monarch School.
Monarch School is a school for homeless children in downtown San Diego that serves approximately 150 students in grades 3-12.
The school is part of the San Diego City School system, and because of the needs of the students, free breakfasts, lunches, laundry facilities, and extra tutoring are available, but the school cannot provide the little extras that would help to make a homeless kid feel like a' regular' kid.
At Sacred Heart Coronado our mission is to encourage students to embrace the rich heritage of our Catholic Faith Tradition in an educational setting of compassion, justice, charity, and service.
The administration and teaching staff, together with the parents, are dedicated to providing an education that will result in the formation of the whole person - spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual, and physical.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
276 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sacred Heart Parish School have the privilage of partnering with Monarch School. Monarch School is a school for homeless children in downtown San Diego that serves approximately 150 students in grades 3-12. The school is part of the San Diego City School system, and because of the needs of the students, free breakfasts, lunches, laundry facilities, and extra tutoring are available, but the school cannot provide the little extras that would help to make a homeless kid feel like a' regular' kid. At Sacred Heart Coronado our mission is to encourage students to embrace the rich heritage of our Catholic Faith Tradition in an educational setting of compassion, justice, charity, and service. The administration and teaching staff, together with the parents, are dedicated to providing an education that will result in the formation of the whole person - spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual, and physical.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sacred Heart Parish School often compared to?
Sacred Heart Parish School is often viewed alongside schools like Christ Church Day School by visitors of our site.
What is Sacred Heart Parish School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Parish School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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