St. Leo the Great Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fairfax, VA
3704 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Catholic schools in Fairfax
St. Leo the Great Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Fairfax, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 352 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 185 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 352
- Teachers
- 26.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 185 girls, 167 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Arlington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Leo the Great Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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 St. Leo the Great Catholic School
What grades does St. Leo the Great Catholic School serve?
St. Leo the Great Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Leo the Great Catholic School?
About 352 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Leo the Great Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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