Sacred Heart School has been supported and encouraged by Sacred Heart Church since 1900.
Father Brule wanted to do more for the community, so he brought four sisters to open the first Catholic school in San Felipe Del Rio.
Sister Adolph was the first Superior of the school in a small two-room frame building, big enough to accommodate 40 children of all ages in September 1900.
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a parish school under the Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Reverend James Fischler, C.I.C.M.
“Sacred Heart School is where we learn to love, learn to succeed, learn to serve, and learn to live for tomorrow by following Jesus today.” We believe that we are called to nurture and educate our students spiritually, academically, physically, and culturally.
We are called to promote our Catholic faith by providing opportunities that will foster the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to live a successful Christ-centered life.
We foster life long learning while respecting the richness of the past, meeting the challenges of the present, and in preparation for a better future.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sacred Heart Catholic School often compared to?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. James Episcopal School, The Bible Way Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Catholic School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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