Sacred Heart Elementary School ministry is distinguished by an ongoing commitment to quality and deep respect for the dignity and value of all persons, our students, their parents and guardians, and all others we are called to serve.
The faculty and staff of Sacred Heart School are dedicated to continuing the educational mission of the Church through our Christ-like concern for our students, as well as providing for their spiritual, emotional, academic and physical formation.
Faithful to the tradition of our school's founders, The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, and from our location in the Vailsburg section of the city of Newark, we provide for the emerging and ever changing educational needs of a diverse and dynamic population, with a variety of programs and services.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
462 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
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).
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