Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School serves 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of Sacred Heart School is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked SD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 288 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 South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sacred Heart School's ranking?
Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota 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).

School Reviews

Endorse Sacred Heart School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
Endorse this school:

Recent Articles

Learning Support vs. Tutoring: What's Included in Private School Tuition?
Learning Support vs. Tutoring: What's Included in Private School Tuition?
Learn the difference between learning support and tutoring, what's typically included in private school tuition, and what parents should ask before enrolling.
How to Evaluate Reading and Writing Instruction in the Early Grades
How to Evaluate Reading and Writing Instruction in the Early Grades
Learn how to evaluate reading and writing instruction in the early grades, including phonics, writing, assessments, and literacy support in private schools.
The Social Fit Interview: Questions to Ask Students, Not Admissions
The Social Fit Interview: Questions to Ask Students, Not Admissions
Discover how talking with current students can reveal a private school's true culture and help families assess social fit before enrolling.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked SD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Request Information

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Quick Links