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Sacred Heart School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–4

Waseca, MN

308 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN 56093

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
  • Serving families in Waseca since at least 2011

In Waseca, Minnesota, Sacred Heart School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 84 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Winona. The school day runs about 7 hours, 167 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
84
Teachers
7.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 40 girls, 44 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
167 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    138’11–12114’13–1492’15–1690’17–1894’19–20101’21–2284’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K25
    K17
    116
    220
    319
    412

    Student body

    White89%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races5%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    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–4.

    How many students attend Sacred Heart School?

    About 84 students, with 11 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. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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