Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Baton Rouge, LA
2251 Main St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Baton Rouge
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 166 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. The school is part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The school day runs about 8 hours, 178 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 166
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 89 girls, 77 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Baton Rouge
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School
What grades does Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School serve?
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School?
About 166 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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