St. Leo The Great School (2026-27 Profile)

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St. Leo The Great School

1501 Abundance St New Orleans, LA 70119

Tel: (504) 943-1482

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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About the School

St. Leo The Great School in New Orleans, LA, serves coâ€“ed udents from preâ€“kindergarten through 7th grade in a cityâ€“based setting.
The school enrolls 261 udents and has a studentâ€“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 cityâ€“based Catholic PKâ€“7 private school, it offers educational programs in a large urban community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Leo The Great School
Pre-K	29
Kind	19
1	35
2	23
3	31
4	26
5	43
6	27
7	28

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Student Body

Total Students

261 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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