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Sacred Heart School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Winnetka, IL

1095 Gage St, Winnetka, IL 60093

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Illinois
  • Serving families in Winnetka since at least 2011

In Winnetka, Illinois, Sacred Heart School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 90 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
90
Teachers
19.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 49 girls, 41 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    303’11–12245’13–14179’15–16147’17–18138’21–2290’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K66
    K11
    19
    210
    39
    47
    58
    66
    718
    812

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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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 90 students, with 5 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.

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