Sacred Heart School strives to provides a quality Christ-centered education in the Catholic tradition.
We provide a safe and secure environment that stimulates the physical, social, academic, moral and spiritual growth of our students.
We strive to develop within our students a deeper commitment to the service of God, one another, and the Church.
Through our work in educating our students, we help prepare them for their place and participation in a world where they may sow the fruits of their Catholic education.
Working to develop a love for learning within our students, we uphold high standards that help them achieve their full potential.
We also strive to instill in them a sense of respect, creativity, critical thinking and decision-making skills necessary for enabling them to become well informed and morally responsible Christians.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1909
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mother Teresa (Saint), Nobel Peace Prize 1979 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sacred Heart School often compared to?
Sacred Heart School is often viewed alongside schools like Bishop Dunn Memorial by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Sacred Heart School?
Sacred Heart School famous alumni include: Mother Teresa (Saint), Nobel Peace Prize 1979.
What is Sacred Heart School's ranking?
Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: 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).
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Popular comparisons: Sacred Heart School vs. Bishop Dunn Memorial
People that viewed Sacred Heart School also viewed these schools: Bishop Dunn Memorial, Little Harvard, Windsor Academy, New York Military Academy and Butterhill Day School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sacred Heart School is Canterbury Brook Academy of the Arts (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bishop Dunn Memorial (0.7 miles away)
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Bishop Dunn Memorial
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 208 students 0.7 miles 50 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-3494
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-3494
0.7
PK-8
208
Little Harvard
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 96 students 0.9 miles 63 Lawrence Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 565-6112
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 565-6112
0.9
PK-K
96
Windsor Academy
Special Program Emphasis
Grades: PK-1 | 106 students 2 miles 271 Quassaick Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 562-3711
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 562-3711
2
PK-1
106
Grades: 7-12 | 80 students 3.7 miles 78 Academy Ave
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335
3.7
7-12
80
Butterhill Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 95 students 2.5 miles 336 Hudson Street Cornwall
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-2341
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-2341
2.5
NS-PK
95
School Reviews
5 2/22/2013
Sacread Heart School is a best school I had found in Orange County NY. Best Teachears and values.!!
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