St. Leo The Great School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 609 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Leo The Great School
Pre-K	70
Kind	52
1	58
2	64
3	66
4	62
5	60
6	63
7	59
8	55

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Year Founded

1960

School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018

School Motto

鈥楾ruth and Honor鈥�

Student Body

Total Students

609 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

SoccerSoftball

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

At Saint Leo the Great School we believe in the capacity of the individual to lead with compassion, learn with commitment, and act with courage.
Focusing on the needs of each child, we achieve our purpose by word and deed.
Students are inspired to achieve the highest standards in intellectual achievement through developmentally appropriate instruction that allows for individual differences and learning styles.
They are encouraged to be active participants in their commitment to God, kindness to each other, and pursuit of knowledge.

The uniqueness of Saint Leo the Great School is its ability to draw strength from its traditions of excellence, to meet the needs of the 21st Century Learner, and to move students to a better understanding of our world and their obligation to contribute to its greatness through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) based curriculum .Saint Leo the Great students are inspired to achieve the highest standards in intellectual achievement, as well as to grow in their commitment to God and the development of their faith.The school`s success is reflected in our whole community`s devotion to the continued spiritual, academic, and personal growth of our students.
Saint Leo the Great School was recognized by the United States Department of Education in 2012 and again in 2018 as a National Blue Ribbon School. In 2019, Saint Leo's was also recgnized once more by the U.S. Department of Education as a Green Ribbon School making it the first Catholic school to win the honor in the state of New Jersey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Leo The Great School offer?

St. Leo The Great School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Leo The Great School's ranking?

St. Leo The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.

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).

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