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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Sacred Heart School vs. St. Mary School
The nearest high school to Sacred Heart School is Celeryville Christian School (8.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary School (2.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
26 West St
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1
Celeryville Christian School ![Celeryville Christian School Photo]( "Celeryville Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
4200 Broadway Rd
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-3633
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-3633
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
333 N Thoman Street
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-1284
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-1284
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
25 W Perry St
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-4744
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-4744
9.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 118 students
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Alternative School
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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