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Sacred Heart School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Jacksonville, FL

5752 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244

Overall grade: A+

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Florida
  • Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011

Sacred Heart School is a Catholic diocesan school in Jacksonville, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 385 students and around 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
385
Teachers
26 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 208 girls, 177 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    383’11–12367’13–14369’15–16336’17–18292’19–20331’21–22385’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K45
    K42
    142
    248
    344
    444
    537
    649
    744
    835

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino24%
    Black24%
    White21%
    Asian18%
    Two or more races11%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sacred Heart School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Sacred Heart School

    What grades does Sacred Heart School serve?

    Sacred Heart School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Sacred Heart School?

    About 385 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sacred Heart School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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