Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,940
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Sacred Heart Parish School
About the School
- Sacred Heart Parish School, located in the rural community of San Benito County, opened under the direction of four Sisters of Charity on August 8, 1891, as a boarding and day school.
- As a loving and dedicated Catholic community, Sacred Heart Parish School focuses on the students' spiritual, personal and intellectual development, nurturing a foundation of Catholic Christian values and life skills which will empower them to become responsible and informed citizens, both locally and globally.
- Sacred Heart Parish School has a comprehensive curriculum which focuses on each student's spiritual, personal and intellectual development; instilling a foundation of Christian values and life skills to successfully grow into contributing members of society.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,940
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Sacred Heart Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
294 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
25 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
School Notes
- Sacred Heart Parish School, located in the rural community of San Benito County, opened under the direction of four Sisters of Charity on August 8, 1891, as a boarding and day school. As a loving and dedicated Catholic community, Sacred Heart Parish School focuses on the students' spiritual, personal and intellectual development, nurturing a foundation of Catholic Christian values and life skills which will empower them to become responsible and informed citizens, both locally and globally. Sacred Heart Parish School has a comprehensive curriculum which focuses on each student's spiritual, personal and intellectual development; instilling a foundation of Christian values and life skills to successfully grow into contributing members of society.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sacred Heart Parish School cost?
Sacred Heart Parish School's tuition is approximately $6,940 for private students.
What schools are Sacred Heart Parish School often compared to?
Sacred Heart Parish School is often viewed alongside schools like Hollister Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What is Sacred Heart Parish School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Parish 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 Parish School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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