Sacred Heart Catholic School in Morrilton, AR, serves 247 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade in a town community setting.
Founded in 1880, the school has one of the oldest histories among private schools in Arkansas.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 with 20 teachers, supporting an average class size across all grade levels.
The student body includes 2.2% students of color, reflecting aspects of the local demographic.
Sacred Heart Catholic School holds Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1880
Colors
White, Red
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BaseballBasketball
Beta ClubGolf
Key ClubSoftball
Student Council
School Notes
- School Motto: Enlightening Minds, Enriching Souls, & Inspiring Hearts
- School Mascot: Knights
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Sacred Heart Catholic School offer?
Sacred Heart Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Golf and Softball.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Catholic School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sacred Heart Catholic School is Riverview Baptist Christian School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is University Of Central Arkansas (17.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Riverview Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
123 Riverview Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-0327
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-0327
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 8 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
University Of Central Arkansas
Daycare / Preschool
201 Donaghey Mashburn 120
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
17.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
17.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
18.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Compass Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
1215 Sturgis Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 581-1070
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 581-1070
18.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Riverview Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
123 Riverview Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-0327
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-0327
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 8 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
17.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
18.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Compass Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
1215 Sturgis Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 581-1070
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 581-1070
18.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
7 Lost Branch Ln
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Riverview Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
123 Riverview Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-0327
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-0327
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 8 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
17.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
18.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Compass Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
1215 Sturgis Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 581-1070
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 581-1070
18.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
7 Lost Branch Ln
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
University Of Central Arkansas
Daycare / Preschool
201 Donaghey Mashburn 120
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
17.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
17.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
7 Lost Branch Ln
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
500 South E German Lane
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
20.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 835 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1912 W Main St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 967-4644
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 967-4644
24.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
410 S Bridge St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9423
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9423
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 N St Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9443
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9443
0.8 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Poor Farm Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Harding St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9430
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9430
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1907 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9476
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9476
1.4 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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