Saint Leo School is a Catholic elementary school for children in grades Nursery through Eighth.
Our school exists to develop disciples of Jesus Christ within a secure Catholic atmosphere.
As a school community we endeavor to strengthen the covenant between school and family and to educate the whole child spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Leo Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1924
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
308 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
28 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Basketball, Boy Scouts, Chess, Drama, Food Pantry, Newsletter, Sience Fiction, Sports, Yearbook
Basketball, Boy Scouts, Chess, Drama, Food Pantry, Newsletter, Sience Fiction, Sports, Yearbook
School Notes
- Saint Leo School is a Catholic elementary school for children in grades Pre-K through Eighth. Our school exists to develop disciples of Jesus Christ within a secure Catholic atmosphere. As a school community we endeavor to strengthen the covenant between school and family and to educate the whole child spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Leo Catholic Academy often compared to?
St. Leo Catholic Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Leo Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for St. Leo Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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