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St. Leo Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Winston-Salem, NC

333 Springdale Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
  • Serving families in Winston-Salem since at least 2011

St. Leo Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 247 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Charlotte. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 177 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
247
Teachers
20.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 118 girls, 129 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    248’11–12225’13–14224’15–16210’17–18185’19–20221’21–22247’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K15
    K27
    129
    226
    325
    427
    525
    633
    727
    828

    Student body

    White70%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Two or more races9%
    Black4%
    Asian3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Leo Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?

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    Questions about St. Leo Catholic School

    What grades does St. Leo Catholic School serve?

    St. Leo Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Leo Catholic School?

    About 247 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Leo Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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