School of Saint Leo the Great
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Oakland, CA
4238 Howe St, Oakland, CA 94611
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 6 Catholic schools in Oakland
School of Saint Leo the Great is a Catholic diocesan school in Oakland, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 199 students and around 20 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Oakland. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 199
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 94 girls, 105 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Oakland
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about School of Saint Leo the Great
What grades does School of Saint Leo the Great serve?
School of Saint Leo the Great serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend School of Saint Leo the Great?
About 199 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at School of Saint Leo the Great?
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