Sacred Heart School

43775 Deep Canyon Road

Palm Desert, CA 92260

11 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 23, 2023

Sacred Heart Is a great school, they cook fresh lunch for the children, they want parents involved and the safety is great, my son is
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2023

My child attended school here for two years, before we decided to change schools. Some of the teachers are amazing and others need to retire. We had a particularly burnt out teacher in 5th grade. The classes are too big for a private school, definitely too many kids for one main teacher and one assistant. There is a lot of homework. If your child has any after school activities, he/she will have many late nights. They have a lot of fun weekend events for families. We liked both the vice principal and principal. We since have moved to a smaller private school, where there’s less than 20 kids in a class. My child is so much happier and less stressed. There’s less homework, which leads to more sleep and family time.
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2023

a minute agoNEWThe school is a great campus, great food for the kids hot lunch, very clean and good safety measures. The school is private and cozy. The reason for my 1 star is that the freaking staff are rude. The office staff laugh because you have questions for them, the teachers themselves seem so freaking bitter , I never get a good morning or smile. I am concerned for my child now thinking I made the right decision putting him in private school but i don't know now. Mr. Bruzzio seriously needs to have a staff meeting about their interactions. My work wouldn’t allow bitterness and rudeness. We strive for 5 star. I am not the only one because a-lot of Doctors, Surgeons and people I work with who take their children there say the same thing. WE ARE LEAVING OUR PRIDE AND JOY, OUR LIFE with you and trusting you with our children and our kids can’t even get a hug or smile from their teacher . I hope they change , meanwhile Ill be visiting other religious schools. It is so sad because I had great hopes in this school, and it is so close to our house and my work place , but I will move my child so that he gets happy staff and teachers. I thought church people wereh supposed to be happy , joyful and respectful. Thats whys I don't judge because the cover of the book can be misleading.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2023

I feel so lucky we have a school like this in our town. We tried Palm Valley and other schools, and there is no comparison. I grew up in Los Angeles & went to a Catholic school K-8. It was no where near how wonderful Sacred Heart is! Tuition is so reasonable, teachers are loving and professional. The students and their parents are all so lovely. No bullying (yet) but even when there will be, I know the teachers and the principal will support kids as needed. They are also big on community service and giving to those in need - I love how they instill this in the kids from preschool. Love this school!
Submitted by other on February 19, 2022

What a beautiful place to learn. Campus is clean and well cared for and the kids are happy. We visited our grandkids for their lunch. Very impressed.
Submitted by student on April 26, 2018

I'm a kid who goes to this school and have been since pre-k and it's an OKAY school although it has changed a lot since then.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2013

Speaking to the recent reviewer: The school has a waiting list, spots fill quickly. You should apply at the first of the year. If you felt your application wasn't given much attention in APRIL, it's because you missed the bus. To even suggest the office was profiling you based on financial status (or ethnicity!!) is not only deeply insulting but simply outrageous. I am a parent (of lower socio-economic status if you want to go there) of children who attend this school, am Hispanic, and have never seen nor experienced what you describe. So sorry you had that impression but it's just untrue, and your rating is completely unfair because it is based on a first impression and not because your child actually attended! This school, in my earnest opinion, is the very best the desert has to offer.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2013

I wish I could give this school a 5 star rating. So many of my friends' children attend this school (families who happen to be MAJOR BENEFACTORS) to Sacred Heart and Xavier Prep. However I was so turned off by the way I was treated in the front office when I turned in my child's application, It clearly was a case of the administrative staff stereotyping my ability to pay no knowing anything of my financial situation. I have had friends have the same experience at Xavier Prep, where they are told there's no reason to apply since financial aid is already closed. The administrative office personnel look at the physical appearance of a person (ethnicity, whatever) and make a determination on the spot as to ability to pay. In neither case did I or any of the other parents I know who've had similar experiences have any problems with paying the full tuition and additional as potential benefactors. It's such a shame. For a school with a good reputation to lose potential donations and good families because of stereotyping. Deeply saddened, and hoping both schools will reconsider thier approach to receiving guests in their front offices.
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2012

We are new to the school this year and came hear from another private school. We can't say enough good things about this school and the administration, the principal(s) are very involved, engaged and the faculty is wonderful. Our children are thriving and being academically challenged.
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2011

My children have been attending Sacred Heart for 4 years and I love the school. I love that my children talk about being kind to others and that we are all children of God. This school teaches important values that will make them great human beings. The staff and teachers are wonderful.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2011

My kids attended Sacred Heart for 8 years...... This school has grown tremendously since we started there. The commitment and devotion from the teachers and administration has not changed. What has changed, unfortunately, is that the school has grown so much, it is no longer that small little tight knit school we once enjoyed. As the economy has changed,the school has inherited the thousand dollar millionaire high maintenance kids and parents from the more expensive schools in the area........This has definitely changed the dynamics of the school. Still love the pastor (most of those high maintenance families are not church goers.....), love the principal and administration, and the teachers. Don't like the people who have invaded the school. By the way, my kids were well beyond prepared for high school, all their books were current, and the devotion and love from Sacred Heart is unmatchable.