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Sacred Heart School

1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Sacred Heart School is a a faith-based school with excellent academic standards located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

We believe as parents, you are the primary educators of your children and that we are partners with parents in the educational process.

We strive to provide a warm, caring environment where children will be challenged to learn the essential curriculum regardless of learning rate or style.

Sacred Heart School is a great place to grow academically, spiritually, and socially.

Building on the foundation of Catholic values established in the home, Sacred Heart provides further development in spiritual growth and moral character.

We believe in educating the whole child by integrating strong curriculum and instruction and by teaching religious principles in everyday learning.

We integrate faith and values into all that we do.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 511 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

511 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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 Iowa for: Largest student body.

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)

Top-Ranked IA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 511 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Polk County, IA is $7,965 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Polk County, IA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).