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Sacred Heart Elementary School

407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
Sacred Heart Elementary School of 45,000 sq. ft. facility includes state-of-the-art technology, 16 classrooms, Gym facility with seating for 650 adults as well as the accompanying playing fields.
We dedicated and occupied these facilities in October of 1997.
We have phone and voice messaging system, computer lab, a network that connects our classrooms and our lab and our Parish Church.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
236 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Sacred Heart Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Sacred Heart Elementary School often compared to?
Sacred Heart Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Anthony Grade School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,182 for elementary schools and $15,719 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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