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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 Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild to Severe learning differences supported through our Cupertino Classroom and special education staff
Year Founded 1965

Student Body

Total Students n/a
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 22%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
Average Class Size 19 students
Classroom Dress Code Formal
(School uniform)

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition 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 Director Alan Schwartz
Admissions Associate Suzanne C.

Sports

Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Track and FieldBaseball, Basketball,
Softball, Track and Field,

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. 5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. AND MANY, MANY MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Chess Club, Robotics Club *(award winning), Science Explorers, Garden Club, Percussion, string & wind instrumental music instruction, School Musical --over 40 students act, sing & dance every spring Garden Club, AND MANY, MANY MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,
Chess Club, Robotics Club *(award winning), Science Explorers,
Percussion, string & wind instrumental music instruction,
School Musical --over 40 students act, sing & dance every spring,

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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