Sacred Heart School-96th (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 126 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,380
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sacred Heart School-96th ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sacred Heart School-96th
Pre-K	15
Kind	7
1	8
2	14
3	16
4	9
5	11
6	13
7	15
8	18

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Speech/ Occupational Therapy Screenings

Year Founded

1912

Student Body

Total Students

126 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

91%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average Percentile SSAT

70%

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy Blue Pants and Light Blue Polo and/or Jumper

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,380

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Tuition Notes

Scholarships Available

% on Financial Aid

95%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Linda Moscinski

Admissions Associate

Veronica Verdi

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

AfterSchool ProgramChess Club

Strategic Games Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirFolkloric Dance

School Notes

Sacred Heart School is a Roman Catholic, educational community, dedicated to providing an integration of quality education with a lived holistic faith experience through the development of the student's spiritual, academic, emotional, social, and physical potential and enabling the student to accept responsibility as steward of God's gifts.
Sacred Heart School is Archdiocesan Approved and State Accredited.
A State and Archdiocesan Evaluation is conducted every five/six years.
The most recent State Accreditation evaluation was in May, 2017.
The Office of Catholic Education Approved Sacred Heart School Improvement Plan in 2017. Sacred Heart School continues to receive high commendations for its policies, curriculum, exceptional staff, and student relationships which surpass expectations for recognition.

School Motto: Developing Leaders with a Heart for Service

Sacred Heart School is a Roman Catholic, educational community, dedicated to providing an integration of quality education with a lived holistic faith experience through the development of the student's spiritual, academic, emotional, social, and physical potential and enabling the student to accept responsibility as steward of God's gifts. Sacred Heart School is Archdiocesan Approved and State Accredited. A State and Archdiocesan Evaluation is conducted every five/six years. The most recent State Accreditation evaluation was in May, 2003. The Office of Catholic Education Approved Sacred Heart School Improvement Plan in 2004. Sacred Heart School continues to receive high commendations for its policies, curriculum, exceptional staff, and student relationships which surpass expectations for recognition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sacred Heart School-96th cost?

Sacred Heart School-96th's tuition is approximately $7,380 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Sacred Heart School-96th?

The acceptance rate of Sacred Heart School-96th is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Sacred Heart School-96th offer?

Sacred Heart School-96th offers 2 interscholastic sports: Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Sacred Heart School-96th's ranking?

Sacred Heart School-96th ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart School-96th?

The application deadline for Sacred Heart School-96th is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Sacred Heart School-96th located?

Sacred Heart School-96th is located in the Vets Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 9/7/2024

This school is amazing. The staff is amazing, and they are very strict on safety and providing resources for parents who need anything. Ms Gomez has been such an amazing teacher to my son. My son is speech delayed and within these last couple of weeks, my son is speaking more sentences and bringing home what he learns at school to his little sister. The classroom size being small also helps so much because it gives the students in the classroom more time individually with the teacher. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL

- Posted by Parent - Adrianna

5 1/25/2018

I love this school! My daughter is in preschool and she wakes up at 4AM because she is so excited to come to school. She can tell me her numbers, shapes, colors, write and they are learning how to read. Today, she came home and told me they were making pudding in class to learn how to measure! She is four! Her teacher is the best preschool teacher. She dances, sings, plays and has a wonderful set of classmates. The parents are so welcoming and helpful. She attends our afterschool care program and she loves it! She works on her homework, plays, has a snack and makes crafts. I couldn't ask for a better place to send my child. It is also so affordable. This school is a blessing to me and my family.

- Posted by Parent - Cathy

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,987 for elementary schools and $19,819 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).