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Catholic high school

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart

  • LocationPrinceton, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 283 students

All-female

Official website

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey, describes itself as a Catholic independent Sacred Heart school for girls. Its upper school (grades 9-12) requires eight trimesters of theology, including a required senior course on faith and justice with a community service internship.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Paul's Catholic Church: 2.0 mi1Office of Mission & Ministry, Stuart Country Day School: 0.1 miStuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart (campus)N0.5 mi
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  1. St. Paul's Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 216 Nassau Street, Princeton

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredTwo years (Eight trimesters of theology are required. A full-year course counts as three credits; 8 trimesters = 2.67 years, rounded down to two.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Upper School Course Guidestuartschool.org/uploaded/Academics/Upper_School/25-26/US_Course_Guide_2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Eight trimesters of Theology are required for graduation.”
      Eight trimesters of theology are required for graduation.
      “Students are required to take Morality in the Sacred Heart Tradition, Characters and Themes of the Bible, and Jesus: Life and Mission, as well as five other courses from the remaining options listed below.”
      Three theology courses are specifically required, plus five others from the theology list.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Contemporary Ethical Issues is a theology department course open to grades 9-12. Morality in the Sacred Heart Tradition is also required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Upper School Course Guidestuartschool.org/uploaded/Academics/Upper_School/25-26/US_Course_Guide_2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This course addresses selected ethical theories and issues”
      Contemporary Ethical Issues is an ethics course open to grades 9-12.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One upper school campus ministry coordinator is listed on the staff directory. The Office of Mission & Ministry administrative coordinator is not counted as ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Stuart Country Day Schoolstuartschool.org/about/facultystaff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Allison Davis Upper School Math, Upper School Campus Ministry Coordinator”
      Allison Davis is listed as the Upper School Campus Ministry Coordinator.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group is listed: the Sacred Heart Committee & Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs & Activities | Stuart Country Day Schoolstuartschool.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacred Heart Committee & Campus Ministry”
      The Sacred Heart Committee & Campus Ministry is listed as an upper school club.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Required service is 16 service learning experiences over four years (four per year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Upper School Course Guidestuartschool.org/uploaded/Academics/Upper_School/25-26/US_Course_Guide_2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each Upper School student will participate in a minimum of 4 service learning experiences each grade year, for a total of 16 during her Upper School career.”
      Upper school students complete 16 required service learning experiences over four years.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Every senior completes a week-long community service internship with a non-profit agency as part of the required Faith and Justice course.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Upper School Course Guidestuartschool.org/uploaded/Academics/Upper_School/25-26/US_Course_Guide_2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “each senior will participate in a week-long community service internship with a non-profit agency at the end of the trimester.”
      Every senior completes a week-long community service internship in the required Faith and Justice course.
    2. Student Clubs & Activities | Stuart Country Day Schoolstuartschool.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Meals on Wheels”
      A Meals on Wheels club is listed among upper school opportunities.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Eight trimesters of theology are required for graduation, including a course on Morality in the Sacred Heart Tradition and one on the Bible.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Upper School Course Guidestuartschool.org/uploaded/Academics/Upper_School/25-26/US_Course_Guide_2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Eight trimesters of Theology are required for graduation.”
      Eight trimesters of theology are required for graduation.
      “Students are required to take Morality in the Sacred Heart Tradition, Characters and Themes of the Bible, and Jesus: Life and Mission, as well as five other courses from the remaining options listed below.”
      Three theology courses are specifically required, plus five others from the theology list.
  • Every senior completes a week-long community service internship in the required Faith and Justice course.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Upper School Course Guidestuartschool.org/uploaded/Academics/Upper_School/25-26/US_Course_Guide_2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “each senior will participate in a week-long community service internship with a non-profit agency at the end of the trimester.”
      Every senior completes a week-long community service internship in the required Faith and Justice course.
  • Students complete 16 required service learning experiences across the upper school years.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Upper School Course Guidestuartschool.org/uploaded/Academics/Upper_School/25-26/US_Course_Guide_2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each Upper School student will participate in a minimum of 4 service learning experiences each grade year, for a total of 16 during her Upper School career.”
      Upper school students complete 16 required service learning experiences over four years.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Mission & Ministry, Stuart Country Day School

  • Address: 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
  • Location: On campus

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Source: stuartschool.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, stuartschool.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Sacred Heart Committee & Campus Ministry
    Upper school student club for campus ministry, part of the Campus Ministry program where students share their faiths.
    stuartschool.org, stuartschool.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreat Teams
    Upper school student club listed among the opportunities.
    stuartschool.org

Service 3

  • Faith and Justice internship (grade 12)
    Trimester 3 of senior year
    Required senior course on national and global justice issues, with a week-long community service internship with a non-profit agency.
    stuartschool.org
  • Service learning experiences
    Four required service learning experiences each year, across the school's communities.
    stuartschool.org
  • Meals on Wheels club
    Upper school service club listed among the opportunities.
    stuartschool.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Faculty & Staff | Stuart Country Day Schoolstuartschool.org/about/facultystaff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Administrative Coordinator to the Office of Mission & Ministry”
    The school has an Office of Mission & Ministry.
    “Administrative Coordinator to the Office of Mission & Ministry”
    The school has an Office of Mission & Ministry.
  2. Student Clubs & Activities | Stuart Country Day Schoolstuartschool.org/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry program also offers enables girls to share their rich and varied faiths, while celebrating the diversity of Stuart.”
    The Campus Ministry program lets students share their faiths.
    “1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 tel: 609-921-2330 info@stuartschool.org”
    The school is at 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ 08540, with phone 609-921-2330 and email info@stuartschool.org.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.4.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Trenton, NJ
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)283
Students in grades 9–12107
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio4.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Trenton

The Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, Bishop of Trenton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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