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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Farmington, NM

404 N Allen Ave, Farmington, NM 87401

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Farmington
  • Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in New Mexico
  • Serving families in Farmington since at least 2011

In Farmington, New Mexico, Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 104 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Gallup. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
104
Teachers
13.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 47 girls, 57 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico.
    • Compared with 22 Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico.

    Students by survey year

    116’11–12124’13–14171’15–16129’17–18121’19–20121’21–22104’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K14
    112
    217
    315
    411
    514
    69
    79
    83

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino60%
    White24%
    American Indian or Alaska Native9%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about Sacred Heart Catholic School

    What grades does Sacred Heart Catholic School serve?

    Sacred Heart Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Sacred Heart Catholic School?

    About 104 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sacred Heart Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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