Sacred Heart Elementary School is a Catholic faith community, pre-school through grade eight, united with the family and parish. It is committed to the mission of nurturing the spirituality in each child, preparing each child to be a respectful, caring and well-rounded individual capable of making decisions based upon Gospel values, providing the opportunities for each child to extend him / herself to those in need, and creating an academic program which will enable each child to be prepared for life in the twenty-first century.
Sacred Heart Elementary School accepts students regardless of sex, race, nationality and complies with town regulations regarding age of admittance and health requirements.
Preference is given to siblings of those already enrolled and to Catholics whose parents support the parish. Students outside the parish and non-Catholic students are also welcomed.
Students in the K1 and K2 program are not automatically admitted to the following grade. All registration fees and deposits are non-refundable.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1913
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
229 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Lego Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball
Lego Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball
School Notes
- Sacred Heart Elementary School is a Catholic faith community, pre-school through grade eight, united with the family and parish. It is committed to the mission of nurturing the spirituality in each child, preparing each child to be a respectful, caring and well-rounded individual capable of making decisions based upon Gospel values, providing the opportunities for each child to extend him / herself to those in need, and creating an academic program which will enable each child to be prepared for life in the twenty-first century. Sacred Heart Elementary School accepts students regardless of sex, race, nationality and complies with town regulations regarding age of admittance and health requirements. Preference is given to siblings of those already enrolled and to Catholics whose parents support the parish. Students outside the parish and non-Catholic students are also welcomed. Students in the K1 and K2 program are not automatically admitted to the following grade. All registration fees and deposits are non-refundable.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacred Heart Continuation School's ranking?
Sacred Heart Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Continuation School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/9/2018
Great school with outstanding principal and teachers.
5 7/24/2015
Great School. Best private/Catholic School in south shore. Modern day technology in each classroom. Teachers really care about teaching. Principal seems to run a tight ship. Parents very involved in school which they should as its expensive to attend the school. Again best school in south shore area.
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