Sacred Heart School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Sacred Heart School in Sioux City, IA, serves 351 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1920, this Catholic elementary and middle school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 20, supported by 44 teaching staff members.
Annual tuition is $4,254, with an acceptance rate of 90%, aligning with the average private elementary school cost in Sioux City.
Sacred Heart School's student body is diverse, with 39.1% of students identified as students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of Iowa private schools for diversity.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 351 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,254
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sacred Heart School
Pre-K	26
Kind	40
1	40
2	35
3	30
4	38
5	36
6	39
7	32
8	35

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Year Founded

1920

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

351 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,254

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Tuition Notes

Tuition will be based on a percentage of a family鈥檚 income or the actual cost to educate per student ($4,254 for K-8 and $6,375 for 9-12), whichever is the lowest. The limit is 7% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), except for families with one student and an

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Tom Betz

Application URL

Sports

School Mascot

Crusaders

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Carli Tritz - Miss Basketball for Iowa in 2010, All-State in basketball, volleyball, and soccer. -
- Joe Bisenius - MLB pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Sacred Heart School cost?

Sacred Heart School's tuition is approximately $4,254 for private students.

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Sacred Heart School is often viewed alongside schools like Mater Dei School Nativity Center by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Sacred Heart School?

The acceptance rate of Sacred Heart School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

Who are famous alumni from Sacred Heart School?

Sacred Heart School famous alumni include: Carli Tritz - Miss Basketball for Iowa in 2010, All-State in basketball, volleyball, and soccer. and Joe Bisenius - MLB pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals..

What is Sacred Heart School's ranking?

Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

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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The average private school tuition in Sioux City, IA is $4,254 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).