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

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About the School

Sacred Heart School in Sioux City, IA, serves 351 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based setting.
Founded in 1920, this Catholic elementary and middle school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 20, supported by 44 teaching staff members.
Annual tuition is $4,254, with an acceptance rate of 90%, aligning with the average private elementary school cost in Sioux City.
Sacred Heart School's student body is diverse, with 39.1% of students identified as students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of Iowa private schools for diversity.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 351 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,254
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Sacred Heart School
Pre-K	26
Kind	40
1	40
2	35
3	30
4	38
5	36
6	39
7	32
8	35

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Kindergarten and Grade 1 highest with 40 students each, while Pre-K is the smallest grade at 26.

Year Founded

1920

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Student Body

Total Students

351 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,254

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Tuition Notes

Tuition will be based on a percentage of a family’s income or the actual cost to educate per student ($4,254 for K-8 and $6,375 for 9-12), whichever is the lowest. The limit is 7% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), except for families with one student and an

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How much does Sacred Heart School cost?

Sacred Heart School's tuition is approximately $4,254 for private students.

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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: Highest percentage of students of color and 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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Sioux City, IA is $4,254 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).