Sacred Heart

5752 Blanding Boulevard

Jacksonville, FL 32244

17 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on May 29, 2023

My child currently attends at this school and I cannot say how I am so please with the kind of education my child is getting. It encompasses *wholistic* approach including the spiritual needs of my child...They are on top on education and they care for their students. We came from another Catholic School at Middleburg FL as well and our experience there is not pleasant. Very discriminating and belittling when my child proves that he will THRIVE! Not to compare, but I can only say wonderful praises for Sacred Heart Catholic School.
Submitted by other on November 19, 2019

Overall my experience during my time at Sacred Heart was good until I had my seventh grade math teacher. She didn't teach effectively and had such a bad attitude! I felt as if she didn't want me to succeed. She was the worst teacher I've ever encountered!
Submitted by other on August 22, 2019

Eh I mean besides the greed and sexism it’s ok
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2018

Great school! My child’s GP recommended “a change of environment “ when she was getting bullied so mercilessly at the catholic school down the road, that it was affecting both her physical and emotional well being. It had been well over a year since I saw a genuine smile cross my daughter’s face, but after enrolling her at Sacred Heart, it was like I got my child back! She was finally happy, and not only smiling again, she was engaging in school and in life again! The teachers really do lead by example, and educate their students not only in the academic fundamentals, but also in things that are important for society: things like compassion, tolerance, generosity, kindness, and Christian morality. I strongly believe that this school saved my child’s life! My only regret is not enrolling her at this school sooner.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2018

My child is not just learning from a book while at Sacred Heart. He is learning values and life lessons that will surely help shape him into the wonderful young man we are trying to raise him to be.
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2017

The best. My daughter is leearning everyone that she does her homework
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2017

I love this school. The staff truly cares about the students and wants them to succeed.
Submitted by other on February 22, 2017

I went to this school back in 1973 and the teachers actually cared about their students. They went above and beyond to help the students. Now, they act like they don't give a dang about them. Most of the teachers only update the parent portal once per month, which does not give a current status of your child's grades. The principal is worthless because he makes up stories, fabricates facts to support his side of the story, and berates the children in front of their parents. Needs to focus more on the education of their children and doing what they're getting paid to do. Don't bother sending your child there, it's definitely not worth it. Take it from a former student and current parent of a child going there.
Submitted by other on January 17, 2017

Teachers can't teach. The teachers seem inpatient and are just there to get the day over and get paid. I was told by a teacher that " I will either sink, or swim". He couldn't do anything to help me. I'm now in highschool and have a 4.0. I obviously had the potential all along. It just took good teachers at Chrstian Brothers to show me that. At Sacred Heart I had D's and F's. They do not care about the students success. All that matters is getting paid and having breaks. Don't think that going to the parish will do anything either. They will just refer you right back to the principle who is just as bad as the teachers.
Submitted by other on September 27, 2014

Sacred Heart has a challenging curriculum which helped me excel in high school and college. Unfortunately, it still sad to know that years later, people are still complaining about . Teachers were helpful and challenging, though some were quick to lose their temper. Looking back, I don't blame them, because I can imagine their frustration from knowing that the problem students weren't gonna get punished because of the money their parents threw at the school. The school was very adamant in drilling the Catholic faith into students' heads and it distanced some students from the church as I began to hear how my fellow classmates began to engage in un-Christian behaviors after graduating from Sacred Heart. The priests though, were more patient and kind and they helped my faith grow strong through encouragement and example, rather than shoving religious teachings down our throats.
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2013

Sacred Heart gave my children both the educational and religious formation every parent wants. The teachers were very professional and told it like it was. If your child got in trouble, they were held accountable and told homework was their responsibility. Middle school more than prepared them for the rigors of high school. I have nothing but praise for this school. The people up North that recommended it have been thanked on numerous occasions.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2013

Sacred Heart School is an awesome school! All four of my children went to the school and were well prepared for high school and college. The middle school math teacher did an awesome job preparing students for high school Algebra! My daughter said she is so thankful for the math teachers at Sacred Heart who told her to show her work. This helped so much in high school. The teachers are very caring and helpful!
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2013

Sad that the students do not have a loving environment. The front office staff is rude and many of the teachers are rude to the students and parents. Very unprofessional overpriced school. After many years of attending the school we had to leave and are now much happier at a different private school. It appears the 2 previous 5 star posts were written by the "same person". As they both used unusual " " marks in their posts and did not correctly capitalize the letters in Sacred Heart. Most likely staff at Sacred Heart posting 5 star comments.... My last post was removed as I specifically named a bad teacher. This time I will just tell you that it's the 7th & 8th grade math teacher that verbally abuses the children and she has not been reprimanded. In fact I called the diocese and left a message that my child was being verbally abused and never received a call back. Very disappointed with the school.
Submitted by other on December 02, 2012

I am a 7th grade studeheart sacred heart and I love it I am very blessed that my parents chose this school for me in the 5 th grade everyone was so nice to me and the teachers are mostly all AWSOME! It was a little hard to catch up with the work but I worked hard and with extra help now I am a A/B student and play every sport they offer. I was bullied in public school because I was "A" student . I could not be happier. I love it here :-)
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2012

I have never seen a more wonderful and safe loving envorimen. For my child sacred heart has been wonderful the best thing for my seventh grader. I don't think we will ever be able to find a place we could be happier. I have never seen more loving caring teachers and staff. I love that a wellbehaved and smart kids are the ones that are respected and popular . I think that says something about the children and parents and staff. I read some comments that unhappy parents wrote and would like to say all every school will have its problems but bad lunch menu and a few snobby moms is not a problem. If my child is in a safe loving envoriment and getting a great education I think I can look past a few pizza days andof we are Christian do we not think when we meet a ( snobby mom) we look for the good in people and what they might be going through at home same within children. With my two children I try to teach them to be nice to everyone no matter what and that have no one has been mean to them so far! Also 10 years since Snyder has been open sacred heart students are alway top of there class " check the statics " so I guess they are doing something right.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2012

Currently, the largest class size in K-3 is 24 students and each K class has a full-time aide. No, there is no "gifted program" but most private schools do not offer such programs. The curriculum itself is typically above average. There is differentiated learning being taught at every grade level to address varied levels of student learning as well as learning styles. My son has thrived since moving to SH from another local Catholic school. The school provides a good, structured learning environment and an excellent spiritual one. Every Catholic school in this area administer the ITBS test , which is the standard for many Catholic schools. The socio-economic make-up at SH is extremely diverse and if anything, it is lower than most private schools and there does not seem to be a problem with "spoiled children". As for a teacher formerly being a "copy lady", it is possible to attend college and get educated to become a teacher. It would be a good idea to state facts rather than spread malicious and false information. If you are looking for a structured education in a strong Catholic environment, check it out and decide for yourself.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2010

My daughter who should be 7 grade after summer. I want to apply for her because she is in Hong Kong now. So please let me know how can I do if you don`t mind. I`m appreciate your kindly help. Thanks a lot!!!
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2008

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