St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School

St. Leo/Sacred Heart is a Catholic institution that models its life according to the Gospel values of Jesus Christ as prescribed by the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
We empower students to make good choices that will assist them in becoming good citizens and great ambassadors of Christ and of his church.
We accomplish these goals by providing students with religious, academic, social, and recreational activities in a faith filled environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School?
The application deadline for St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,147 for elementary schools and $23,915 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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