Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School in Shelby, OH, serves 98 students from pre–kindergarten through 7th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and operates as a co–educational elementary and middle school.
The student–teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by a teaching staff of 6 educators.
Approximately 5% of the student body represents students of color.
Sacred Heart School is one of several private Catholic schools in the Shelby area offering early childhood through middle school education.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Sacred Heart School often compared to?
Sacred Heart School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Mary School by visitors of our site.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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