Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,872
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Sacred Heart Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,872
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013
School Motto
We Pray. We Study. We Serve.
Student Body
Total Students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Students are in uniform
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
There is a tiered tuition rate. Sacred Heart of Jesus parishioners receive discounted tuition.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Lisa Anthony-Price
Admissions Associate
Kimberly Chicklo
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
School Notes
- Sacred Heart Academy is a Parish Catholic Elementary School in the Diocese of Arlington.
- It exists primarily to provide a Christ-centered atmosphere in which students may grow in knowledge and in love of God and neighbor.
- The school is committed to the task of assisting parents, who are the primary educators of their children, in developing the total child.
- All Academy programs are directed toward the spiritual, intellectual, social, cultural and physical growth of each child.
- By adhering to Gospel values, teaching Church doctrine and cultivating a Christian attitude toward life experiences, Sacred Heart Academy strives to achieve its purpose.
- Sacred Heart Academy is a Parish Catholic Elementary School in the Diocese of Arlington. It exists to provide a Christ-centered atmosphere in which students may grow in knowledge and in love of God and neighbor. The school is committed to the task of assisting parents, who are the primary educators of their children, in developing the total child. All Academy programs are directed toward the spiritual, intellectual, social, cultural and physical growth of each child. By adhering to Gospel values, teaching Church doctrine and cultivating a Christian attitude toward life experiences, Sacred Heart Academy strives to achieve its purpose.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sacred Heart Academy cost?
Sacred Heart Academy's tuition is approximately $9,872 for private students and $130 for summer students.
What sports does Sacred Heart Academy offer?
Sacred Heart Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball and Winter Track.
What is Sacred Heart Academy's ranking?
Sacred Heart Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 3/16/2012
We've had our children at Sacred Heart since 1997, and would not have them anywhere else. SHA has rigorous academic standards, upheld by outstanding teachers and administrators. Our first child was ahead of the curve when he entered high school because of his education at SHA. They provide sports (basketball, track, cheerleading, etc.), strong music instruction and (the best part) a values based education that teaches children to live out their Catholic faith and embrace its heritage. We love Sacred Heart.
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