Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School
About the 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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