Sacred Heart Catholic School is located at 234 North Sycamore Street in Monticello, Iowa, and has been a part of the Monticello Community for over 87 years. Sacred Heart School serves children from three years old through sixth grade. Our Preschool Program is certified by the Iowa Department of Education and also provides a wrap-around programming. Our kindergarten through sixth grade program is certified by the Department of Education as well. In compliance with the Iowa Department of Education and the Archdiocese of Dubuque Board of Education, the curriculum at all levels includes religion, reading, math, science, social studies, physical education, human growth and values, global education, technology, music, and art.

Sacred Heart Advantages

• Strong Catholic-Christian values
• Infusion of religion and values in all subject areas
• Participation in weekly mass and ministries for grades K-6
• Dedicated and highly qualified staff
• Individualized attention
• Specialist classes include music, art, PE, and band (5th/6th)
• K-6th grade buddy system  
• Upgraded technology is infused in all subjects
• Current textbooks and teaching methods
• Parent awareness and participation 
• 1:1 computer initiative with Chromebooks in grades 3-6 and iPads/Tablets in grades K-2
• Preschool programming includes morning 3-year-old programs and morning or afternoon 4-year-old programming
• The 4-year-old program participates in the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP), which provides free preschool for qualifying four-year-old students in the State of Iowa
• Our Aftercare program operates before and after school hours for preschool -kindergarten students. 

Sacred Heart School enrolled 140 students during the 2020-2021 school year.

If you have any questions regarding Sacred Heart School or enrollment, please feel free to contact Ms. Susan Hucker, Principal, at 319-465-4605. Tuition Assistance is available based on need.