Let us respect childhood; let us honor the soul of that small creature of God who can already make choices of the best if we take the time to awaken her reason and make her use her judgment."

-Madeleine Sophie Barat, Foundress

Welcome to Sacred Heart! For more than a century, Convent of the Sacred Heart has educated girls in the heart of New York City, guided by the Goals and Criteria that unite Sacred Heart schools around the world. Ours is an education grounded in faith, one that invites students to wonder, question, and discover. We believe that every child has her own gifts, and our role as educators is to help her share them with the world.

Sacred Heart students are challenged and stretched in a rigorous academic environment, and above all, are known. At all grade levels, Sacred Heart students learn in a community created entirely for them, where every question raised, every experiment attempted, and every stage taken belongs to a girl finding her voice. In an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity and spirituality, students grow into young women of confidence, courage, and compassion, with social awareness that impels them to action and a sense of purpose.

Whether your family is considering Kindergarten or Upper School as an entry point, we aim to provide an application process which will offer your family a variety of avenues to experience the joy of Sacred Heart. There are many opportunities to learn about our programming, connect with students and faculty, and build relationships with our 91st Street parents. 

We look forward to getting to know your daughter and your family. Please reach out to us at any time so we may help you with the application process.

Warmly,

Elizabeth Cavanaugh
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management

Admissions Events for Applicants 2026-2027

Registration is required and can be completed through the applicant portal approximately one month before the event. 

• October 15, 2026:  Lower School Open House (Open to all families)
• October 22, 2026:  Middle & Upper School Open House (Open to all families)
• November 17, 2026: Connected Pre-K Visit
• December 2, 2026:  Parents of Students of Color Coffee 
• December 9, 2026:  Lower School Classroom Experience
• December 12, 2026:  Applicant Day of Service 
• December 15, 2026:  Scholarship Semifinalist Evening 
• January 7, 2027:  Upper School Classroom Experience 
• January 12, 2027:  Diversity, Community, and Belonging Evening of Conversation
• January 15, 2027:  Middle School Prospective Parents Panel 
• January 22, 2027:  Early Childhood Information Session
• January 26, 2027: Building Community and Parent Involvement at Sacred Heart

Meet the Team

Convent of the Sacred Heart admits students of any race, religion, color, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs. Convent of the Sacred Heart adheres to the notification deadlines, parent reply dates and principles of good practice established by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York.