Sacred Heart School is a Roman Catholic, independent, coeducational school.
We enroll 970 students in grades preK-12. At Sacred Heart Preparatory School, our mission is to educate the whole child to be a leader who loves God and serves others.
We educate to the 5 goals of Sacred Heart education: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness which impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,070 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1898
Colors
White, Black, Cardinal
Campus Size
63 acres (25 ha)
Student Body
Total Students
1,070 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
215 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Love. Confidence. Purpose.
- School Mascot: Gators
- Sacred Heart School is a Roman Catholic, independent, coeducational school.
- We enroll 970 students in grades preK-12.
- At Sacred Heart Preparatory School, our mission is to educate the whole child to be a leader who loves God and serves others.
- We educate to the 5 goals of Sacred Heart education: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness which impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton's ranking?
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton 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 Schools Atherton?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Schools Atherton is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(650) 330-2001
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(650) 330-2001
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