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St. Leo The Great School

St. Leo The Great School serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Other school association(s).

The student:teacher of St. Leo The Great School is 15:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 261 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students

261 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

St. Leo The Great School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

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 The Great School?

The application deadline for St. Leo The Great School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Leo The Great School located?

St. Leo The Great School is located in the Fairgrounds neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 261 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Orleans, LA is $12,950 for elementary schools and $13,940 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Orleans, LA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).