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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 Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Average class size: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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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
St. Leo Catholic Academy Student 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:
BasketballBoy Scouts
ChessDrama
Food PantryNewsletter
Sience FictionSports
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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Average class size: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $13,282 for elementary schools and $16,213 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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