• Complete and return the application form with fee
• Have academic records and recommendations sent to the school (as noted per grade level)
• Arrange for testing (as noted per grade level)
• Arrange for an interview for the applicant and her parents
• Arrange a visiting day in the classroom

Meeting the cost of an independent school education can be challenging in today's world. The Academy of the Sacred Heart awards financial aid to qualified families who demonstrate need. Guidelines provided by Smart Aid are used in determining the amount. Students receiving financial aid must meet the regular admission requirements of the school. Financial Aid information can be found here >

Questions? Call the Admission Office at 504.269.1214 or email Ashley Zito, Director of Admission

Incoming Little Hearts students must have their birthday by August 31 of their school year. For example, a girl must turn 1 years of age by August 31 to enter the Little Hearts 1 program.

• Complete the online Little Hearts application with $50 non-refundable fee
• Attend a tour of the Academy of the Sacred Heart
• Applicants will be notified of the Play Day date/time once their application has been received​​​

Children must be 4 years old by August 31 to enter PreK, and 5 by August 31 for Kindergarten.

• Complete the online application with $100 non-refundable fee (this includes the application and Developmental Screening scheduled by Sacred Heart)
• Attend a tour of the Academy of the Sacred Heart
• Complete an in-house screening and participation in a classroom visit
• Applicants will be notified of the screening classroom visit date once their application has been received

• Complete the online application with $50 non-refundable fee
• Attend a tour of the Academy of the Sacred Heart
• Attend a Spend a Day
• Complete a screening for admissions and placement. 1st grade, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade screenings are conducted by the Academy of the Sacred Heart. 

• Complete the online application with $50 non-refundable fee
• Attend a tour of the Academy of the Sacred Heart
• Attend a Spend a Day
• Grades 6-8, complete the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) for admission and placement purposes. Dates of testing will be provided once an application is received. There is a fee to be paid by applicant when completing the online registration form. You may register online at www.erblearn.org/parents/admission/isee
• Please use code 191985 when registering for ISEE test
• Archdiocese 8th grade applicants will take the ISEE on Saturday, January 10, 2026

• Complete the online application with $50 non-refundable fee
• Attend a Spend a Day
• Complete the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) for admission and placement purposes. Dates of testing will be provided once an application is received. There is a fee to be paid by applicant when completing the online registration form. You may register online at www.erblearn.org/parents/admission/isee
• Please use code 191985 when registering for ISEE test
• Applicants will take the ISEE on Saturday, January 10, 2026