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Sacred Heart School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6

Poplar Bluff, MO

111 N 8th St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Poplar Bluff
  • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Missouri
  • Serving families in Poplar Bluff since at least 2011

Sacred Heart School is a Catholic parish school in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 58 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 163 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
58
Teachers
5.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 26 girls, 32 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
163 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    126’11–12121’13–14112’15–16107’17–1898’19–2073’21–2258’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K13
    K7
    16
    26
    38
    47
    514
    610

    Student body

    White69%
    Asian14%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Two or more races5%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    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–6.

    How many students attend Sacred Heart School?

    About 58 students, with 10 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. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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