St. Leo Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Elmwood Park, NJ
300 Market St, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 97% since 2015–16
St. Leo Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 415 students and around 21 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 97% since 2015–16. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 415
- Teachers
- 19.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 21
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 300 girls, 115 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 St. Leo Elementary School
What grades does St. Leo Elementary School serve?
St. Leo Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Leo Elementary School?
About 415 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Leo Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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