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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Gallup, NM

555 S Woodrow Ave, Gallup, NM 87301

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Gallup
  • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in New Mexico
  • Serving families in Gallup since at least 2011

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Gallup, New Mexico, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 45 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% 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. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
45
Teachers
8.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 21 girls, 24 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico.
    • Compared with 22 Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico.

    Students by survey year

    129’11–1267’13–1464’15–1678’17–1858’19–2030’21–2245’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K9
    K8
    19
    25
    35
    49
    56
    62
    81

    Student body

    American Indian or Alaska Native36%
    Hispanic or Latino27%
    White20%
    Two or more races16%
    Asian2%

    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 45 students, with 5 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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