Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Type: Private / Catholic School
Grades: Pre-K through 8th Grade
Enrollment: Around 560 students

Overview

Sacred Heart Cathedral School (SHCS) is a faith-centered Catholic school that seeks to educate students in a Christ-centered environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and spiritual formation. The school’s mission centers on developing students’ minds, hearts, and character, fostering a deep foundation in Catholic teaching and service.

Academically, SHCS offers a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum that integrates classical education practices with modern learning. Lower grades focus on building core skills, while upper elementary and middle school students engage in project-based learning, Socratic discussion, and iPad / MacBook integration. The school also maintains a specialized “Morning Star” program to support students with unique learning needs in a nurturing, faith-based setting.

Spiritual life is central: students participate in regular chapel, daily religion instruction, and service-learning opportunities. The school’s Catholic identity is evident in its teaching, community life, and commitment to forming students of virtue and service.

What Makes the School Unique

• Strong Catholic Identity: Faith is woven throughout the curriculum, student life, and value formation.

• Balanced, Rigorous Curriculum: Uses a mix of classical education methods, project-based learning, and 1:1 technology for a modern academic experience.

• Inclusion Through Morning Star Program: Tailored support for students with learning differences, helping all children thrive.

• Service-Oriented: Emphasizes Christian service, character, and responsibility as core parts of education.

• Small, Caring Community: Low student-to-teacher ratios ensure individualized attention and strong relationships.

• Faith & Leadership Formation: Encourages students to grow not just intellectually, but spiritually and morally.

Contact Information

Address:
711 S Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919

Phone:
(865) 588-0415

Website:
www.shcschool.org