Sacred Heart School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Sacred Heart School provides outstanding educational opportunities for children in grades kindergarten through eight.
A breakfast program and after-care are available to assist busy families.
The school is administered by the Sisters of Charity, who have long been recognized as educational leaders who promote both academic excellence and strong moral values.
Sacred Heart School is one of an elite group of elementary schools accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools, which ensures that member schools provide the highest quality education to their students.
We consider it our mission to ensure that each of our children is provided with a sound educational foundation, a positive self-esteem, and the experiences needed to attain some integration of the scholastic, religious, moral and human entities needed to continue the learning process.
As believers in Gospel values, we hope to reflect God's love, a respect for the uniqueness and dignity of each child and one another, and an appreciation for learning which will inspire a desire for the continued learning process.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 224 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Sacred Heart School
Pre-K	13
Kind	19
1	19
2	23
3	18
4	15
5	49
6	17
7	13
8	38

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Grade 5 enrollment highest with 49 students, far more than any other grade at Sacred Heart School.

Year Founded

1913

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Total Students

224 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Sacred Heart School provides outstanding educational opportunities for children in grades kindergarten through eight. A breakfast program and after-care are available to assist busy families. The school is administered by the Sisters of Charity, who have long been recognized as educational leaders who promote both academic excellence and strong moral values. Sacred Heart School is one of an elite group of elementary schools accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools, which ensures that member schools provide the highest quality education to their students. We consider it our mission to ensure that each of our children is provided with a sound educational foundation, a positive self-esteem, and the experiences needed to attain some integration of the scholastic, religious, moral and human entities needed to continue the learning process. As believers in Gospel values, we hope to reflect God's love, a respect for the uniqueness and dignity of each child and one another, and an appreciation for learning which will inspire a desire for the continued learning process.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Sacred Heart School's ranking?

Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart School?

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

In what neighborhood is Sacred Heart School located?

Sacred Heart School is located in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.

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