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

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Sacred Heart School

123 W Market St Salinas, CA 93901

Tel: (831) 771-1310

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 352 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 34 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 352 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 34 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sacred Heart School
Nursery	45
Pre-K	13
Kind	34
1	34
2	34
3	34
4	34
5	34
6	25
7	34
8	31

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Year Founded

1906

School Calendar

School Motto

Reverence, Respect, Responsibility

Student Body

Total Students

352 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

34 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

2022-23 school year PS - depends on program TK- $5000 K-8 -$6000

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Tina Lavorato

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boy ScoutsLego Stem & Robotics

Photography ClubStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

GuitarPiano and Liturgical Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BasketballCross Country

Track & FieldVolleyball

School Notes

We seek to create a Christian family environment in which we affirm the worth of each individual and promote positive self-esteem.
We emphasize Reverence, Respect, and Responsibility.
We foster global awareness and service to others.
We encourage partnership with our parents, the primary educators, to achieve the educational goals of Sacred Heart School students.

Sacred Heart School, a ministry of Sacred Heart Parish, unites with families to instill a lifelong commitment to Catholic Values in a safe and nurturing environment. We are committed to 21st Century learning focused on collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. Sacred Heart School provides an exemplary academic foundation, and develops students who faithfully serve their communities and the world with Reverence, Respect, and Responsibility.

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Sacred Heart School is often viewed alongside schools like Madonna Del Sasso School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Sacred Heart School?

The acceptance rate of Sacred Heart School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Sacred Heart School offer?

Sacred Heart School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Sacred Heart School's ranking?

Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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 Monterey County, CA is $20,239 for elementary schools and $26,552 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Monterey County, CA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).