St. Leo The Great School

St. Leo The Great School in New Orleans, LA, serves co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 7th grade in a city–based setting.
The school enrolls 261 udents and has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 17 faculty members.
It is affiliated with the Catholic religion and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Located in the Fairgrounds neighborhood,. Leo The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for udent diversity with 100% students of color.
As a city–based Catholic PK–7 private school, it offers educational programs in a large urban community.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

Top Rankings

St. Leo The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
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

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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 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 (2026)

  • 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).

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