Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Catholic parish Preschool through 8th grades serving our families from Patterson and its surrounding communities.
Our dedicated faculty and staff, in partnership with the parents, offer our students a quality academic foundation.
As we teach for skill development, intellectual enrichment, and academic and physical excellence, we challenge and prepare our children for their future growth in today's society.
We create an atmosphere in which Catholic values, traditions and ideals are fundamental to our academic vision for cultivating faith formation, personal integrity, and life-long learning.
We are a people who strive to live out the gospel in wholesome, authentic, and healing relationships.
Furthermore, in Christian education, we help to engender an environment that allows for mystery which opens us to the fundamental reality of God who transcends the human mind.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,100
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1961
Student Body
Total Students
219 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Multiple family members discount
% on Financial Aid
18%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Mary Ramirez
Admissions Associate
Barbara Longaker
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Choir Club, Cooking Club, Drama Club, Fitness Club, Garden Club, Vincentian Marian Youth
Choir Club, Cooking Club, Drama Club, Fitness Club, Garden Club, Vincentian Marian Youth
School Notes
- Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Catholic parish Preschool through 8th grades serving our families from Patterson and its surrounding communities. Our dedicated faculty and staff, in partnership with the parents, offer our students a quality academic foundation. As we teach for skill development, intellectual enrichment, and academic and physical excellence, we challenge and prepare our children for their future growth in today's society. We create an atmosphere in which Catholic values, traditions and ideals are fundamental to our academic vision for cultivating faith formation, personal integrity, and life-long learning. We are a people who strive to live out the gospel in wholesome, authentic, and healing relationships. Furthermore, in Christian education, we help to engender an environment that allows for mystery which opens us to the fundamental reality of God who transcends the human mind.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sacred Heart Catholic School cost?
Sacred Heart Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,100 for private students and $400 for summer students.
What sports does Sacred Heart Catholic School offer?
Sacred Heart Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball and Volleyball.
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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