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Sacred Heart Grade School

701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
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Sacred Heart School has been a vibrant part of the fabric of the Catholic Church in Berks County since 1919.
Serving culturally diverse students from kindergarten through eighth grade, Sacred Heart School offers small classes in which students can grow spiritually, academically and socially in a Catholic environment.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Sacred Heart Grade School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
See website for tuition information www.sacredheartreading.com/new_student_admissions
% on Financial Aid
9%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Admissions Director
Susan Larkin
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Altar ServersDeclamation
Math ClubMath Counts
Mini Vinnies Service ClubMission Club
Science ExplorersScience Fair
Spelling BeeStudent Council


Arts and Music Programs:
Choir


Recreational Athletic Programs:
CYO Sports

School Notes

  • Sacred Heart School's experienced and highly talented professional faculty and staff strive to create an atmosphere in which students can develop their unique and individual talents and strengths. Sacred Heart students traditionally exceed both state and national averages on standardized tests and a large number of our graduates place into Honors classes in high school.
  • In the past 5 years, 70% of Sacred Heart Alumni graduated from Berks Catholic High School with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA, 40% with a 3.5 or higher GPA and 100% were admitted to a 4 year college or university.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Sacred Heart Grade School offer?
Sacred Heart Grade School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Wrestling.
What is Sacred Heart Grade School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Grade School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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Innovative, Experiential Education and Educators are just some of the reasons why SHS alumni excel in high school and beyond - Dad of 3 SHS alum and educator who sees SHS Warriors excelling as BC Saints and Beyond
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average acceptance rate in Reading, PA is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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