St. Leo The Great School

2427 Marietta Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601
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WELCOME TO SAINT LEO THE GREAT! We are a community of families where faith, learning, parent-school partnership and the works of mercy come together!
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WELCOME TO SAINT LEO THE GREAT! We are a community of families where faith, learning, parent-school partnership and the works of mercy come together!
work ethic, team work, study skills and advanced usage of technology
Excellence in athletics, VAST exposure to the ARTS and a large variety of ACADEMIC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The largest space of ANY Catholic school in the diocese- OVER 17 acres of multi purpose space for academic, athletic, spiritual and community building activities
The largest recess / outside space of any Catholic school in the diocese
A covered entrance for convenience, safety and community building
Holy Mass every Friday. Confession 2-3 times per year. Grade level retreats for every grade. Numerous pilgrimage opportunities & faith building extras like vacation bible school, youth ministry and pro life / works of mercy
Vocations Day - every other year. Priests, nuns and religious brought in from all over the country to speak to the students and their families
Relationships that last a lifetime
  • We are a Works Of Mercy school, serving over 23 different organizations approved by our diocese in order to live out the gospel call to take care of one's neighbor.
  • Our standardized testing and academics are at the highest levels.
  • Just this month, our current 8th graders had 4 of the county's top 6 entrance scores for our local Catholic high school! Our sports, academic and arts extracurriculars offer a rich and well rounded experience.

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Grades OfferedGrades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD SupportYes
Learning Difference ProgramsYes
Learning Programs SupportedMild to Severe learning differences supported through our Cupertino Classroom and special education staff
Year Founded1965

Student Body

Total Studentsn/a
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 22%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers19 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
Average Class Size19 students
Classroom Dress CodeFormal
(School uniform)

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Tuition NotesTuition rates vary GREATLY. Set tuition rates for practicing Catholic families not qualifying or not applying for financial aid is around $4,000. BUT, the average tuition rate is just under $3,000 per student.
Admissions DirectorAlan Schwartz
Admissions AssociateSuzanne C.

Sports

Total Sports Offered4 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Softball, Track and FieldBaseball, Basketball,
Softball, Track and Field,

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.AND MANY, Chess Club, Garden Club, MANY MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Percussion, Robotics Club *(award winning), School Musical --over 40 students act, Science Explorers, sing & dance every spring, string & wind instrumental music instruction AND MANY, Chess Club, Garden Club, Percussion, MANY MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,
Robotics Club *(award winning),
School Musical --over 40 students act,
Science Explorers,
sing & dance every spring,
string & wind instrumental music instruction,

School Notes

  • OPEN ENROLLMENT!  CALL Mr. Alan Schwartz at 717-394-1742 ext. 323 to answer any questions or schedule a visit / tour / student shadowing today!  

Profile last updated: 05/02/2016

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