Sacred Heart Elementary School

1035 Canterbury Street Roslindale, MA 02131
www.sacredheart-boston.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo #1 - 5th and 6th grade scholars enjoy their field trip to the Museum of Science.
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo #2 - Scholars in grade 4 working hard on their STEM projects.
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo #3 - Our preschool scholars are excited to learn about pumpkins!
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo #4 - SHS scholars prepare to dance in our annual Ballet Recital.
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo #5 - SHS band members perform for the annual Spring Show.
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo #6 - Preschool students learning all about apples
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo #7 - Proud Sacred Heart graduates!
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo #8 - 2nd grade scholars enjoy working on STEM projects together.
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo #9 - Preschool scholars performing in the annual Spring Show!
Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo #10 - Scholars explaining their STEM projects to faculty, staff & parents during STEM Night.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1954
School Motto
Dream BIG!

Student Body

Total Students
158 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
K2-8: 9000 Preschool: 750 Bi-Weekly
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Alexandra Waterhouse
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ChessRobotics Club
Student CouncilYearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
BalletBand
Choir

School Notes

  • If you are looking for a school that is alive with happy, caring, friendly, intelligent children, come and visit us! If you are looking for a school that celebrates diversity and instills Christian values of inclusiveness and unity, we welcome you! Accredited and abreast of the most advanced techniques, classroom methodologies and subject matter, Sacred Heart School empowers each student to reach his/her potential by upholding academic excellence, religious formation, social consciousness, emotional growth, and physical development.
  • Our classrooms resonate with creativity, acceptance and companionship.
  • As we participate in the mission of Jesus to bring all peoples into union with God and one another we instill in our students a desire to live out our school motto: "Keep Kindness in Your Heart.".
  • Sacred Heart STEM Schoolis a Catholic, parish elementary school committed to equipping scholars to meet the academic, social, and technological demands of the 21st century. We recognize and develop the innate, God-given talents of each scholar.In order to meet those demands, we prepare SHSS scholars with the resources necessary to develop the skills required to succeed and thrive in an ever-changing global and technological world.SHSS creates a faith-filled learning environment where each scholar learns their role and the responsibilities of being a "good steward to the world and its citizens," through service, good works, and prayer. The SHSS faculty and staff join with parents to assist scholars in developing the skills to become independent and self-sufficient adults who will succeed and contribute responsibly in a fast-paced, technological, and global community.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sacred Heart Elementary School cost?
Sacred Heart Elementary School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students and $750 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Sacred Heart Elementary School?
The acceptance rate of Sacred Heart Elementary School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (5 reviews)
5  
My son moved to Sacred Heart School for 5th grade. In just half of the year, he had achieved over a year of growth in both Reading and Math. He's engaged in lots of school activities like Robotics & Drumming. The culture has been very supportive and welcoming. In addition, the curriculum itself it cutting edge and aligned with what children need to know in today's environment with a strong focus on STEM.
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5  
A great school, especially for the price. My son, and daughter are now in the 3rd and 4th grade at Sacred Heart and they are very happy. They love going to school and at home they are very thoughtful about the world around them, asking questions both about how things work and religious ones that sometimes shock me they come up with a certain question. The influence of their education is obvious to anyone who speak to them. The school keeps communication open with parents, providing back to school nights and other events to keep you in the loop as well as notices. I am very excited about their new STEAM initiatives [STEM and the Arts] and recommend Sacred heart highly best school in the state.
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5  
Amazing!! School. Thank you to all the teachers that serve other scholars.
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5  
Sacred Heart School is a true example of what it means to DREAM BIG! As proud alumni of the school, I can honestly say that this school molded me into the person I am today. Every teacher encouraged and challenged me to be better than the student I was yesterday. They made sure to pay attention to both my strengths and weaknesses in order to make me better academically and personally. It was through this school that I was able to be ahead of my peers in high school and carry that confidence into college. Outside of academics, I had the opportunity to participate in extracurriculars such as ballet, dance, skating, double dutch club, and so much more. I found my love for the arts and communicating with friends. This is the perfect school to turn your child into a scholar and into someone who is confident both academically and internally. I would recommend this school to any parent/child. Sacred Heart knows how to help anyone DREAM BIG.
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5  
Kind deeds, vital minds; a mantra that truly comes to life within the walls of SHS. It was through their academic environment that my love of learning was initially fostered. SHS gave me the skills and discipline that made me an excellent student throughout high school and later college. As a non-catholic alumna, I truly feel as though the lessons I learned here both academic and about life have molded me into the person I am today. Principal Haldimann instilled in my graduating class the moral foundation that would allow us to become confident, well accomplished, and altruistic members of society. The wide range of programs offered allowed me to be a well-rounded child. I had the opportunity to explore activities such as music, sports, and visual arts; some of which would develop into hobbies later in life. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to give their child a strong foundation for success.
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