At Sacred Heart School, the faith community of Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo, IA, recognize that we are called by our baptism to be formed throughout our lives by the Word of God and the Eucharist.
Accepting our common responsibility as Disciples, we commit our God-given gifts of time, talents, and treasures to further the mission of Christ.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At Sacred Heart School, the faith community of Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo, IA, recognize that we are called by our baptism to be formed throughout our lives by the Word of God and the Eucharist. Accepting our common responsibility as Disciples, we commit our God-given gifts of time, talents, and treasures to further the mission of Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(319) 232-1422
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Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 18 students
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(319) 266-4565
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(319) 266-4565
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(319) 235-6191
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(319) 235-6191
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(319) 235-6191
0.3 miles
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(319) 232-1422
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(319) 232-1422
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Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Rank:
3/
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1115 W. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
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Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Rank:
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1628 Washington St
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(319) 433-1900
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
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(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
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Rank:
2/
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214 High St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
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Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65%)
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Top 50%10
201 Sunset Rd
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(319) 433-2210
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
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