Sacred Heart of Jesus School
Parish school · Grades K–5
Lewistown, PA
110 N Dorcas St, Lewistown, PA 17044
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Lewistown since at least 2011
Sacred Heart of Jesus School is a Catholic parish school in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 63 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 63
- Teachers
- 7.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 33 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Harrisburg
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sacred Heart of Jesus School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 School
What grades does Sacred Heart of Jesus School serve?
Sacred Heart of Jesus School serves grades K–5.
How many students attend Sacred Heart of Jesus School?
About 63 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sacred Heart of Jesus School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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