Sacred Heart Elementary School in South Plainfield, NJ offers co–ed education for grades Kindergarten through 9 in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 199 students and employs 14 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 14:1.
Sacred Heart Elementary operates with a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Approximately 61% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within the school population.
The school is part of a local network of private options, including nearby Catholic and secular elementary schools in the South Plainfield area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Sacred Heart Elementary School is Koinonia Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Savior Academy (0.1 miles away)
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149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Tuition listed
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Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 769-3224
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Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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445 Plainfield Rd
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(732) 545-7722
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
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1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(732) 549-1108
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-1108
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(908) 754-1882
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
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(732) 968-5555
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Tuition listed
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Jump Immersion School/salta Jump Into Spanish
Special Program Emphasis
445 Plainfield Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 42 students
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
930 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-6234
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-6234
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Tuition listed
Big Blue Marble Academy ![Big Blue Marble Academy Photo]( "Big Blue Marble Academy Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2177 Oak Tree Rd Suite 100
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 769-3224
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 769-3224
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Creative Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Jump Immersion School/salta Jump Into Spanish
Special Program Emphasis
445 Plainfield Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 42 students
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