School Of Saint Leo The Great
Tel:
(510) 654-7828
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 252 students
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
School Of Saint Leo The Great places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | 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 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 252 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 National 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 FieldBasketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field, |
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