School Of Saint Leo The Great

4238 Howe St, Oakland, CA, 94611-0946
The School of Saint Leo the Great is a parish school dedicated to a philosophy of education that works to serve its families in their primary responsibility to educate their children. We recognize the dignity of each person and the equal right to an education and foster the development of the whole child. The School of Saint Leo the Great, an educational ministry of the Church of Saint Leo the Great, is a pre-kindergarten to eighth grade Roman Catholic elementary School. This parochial school serves Oakland and surrounding communities and is open to families of any faith who accept its philosophy and mission. We work with families in their primary responsibility to educate their children by providing a strong academic curriculum and a rich extracurricular program. We offer a safe environment and promote age-appropriate religious, social, cultural and physical values.

School Overview:

School Of Saint Leo The Great
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported dyslexia, mild learning differences
Year Founded 1948
Student Body
Total Students 242 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 65% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 18:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 95%
Average Class Size 22 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Track and Field

Nearby Schools:

School Of Saint Leo The Great
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Pacific Boychoir Academy
Gr. 4-8 | 0.1 mi. away
Archway School
Gr. K-8 | 0.2 mi. away
Park Day School
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
Grand Lake Montessori
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0.8 mi. away
La Cheim School Oakland
Gr. 6-12 | 0.9 mi. away

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