St. Leo the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lancaster, PA
2427 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2011–12
St. Leo the Great School is a Catholic diocesan school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 307 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 28% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 307
- Teachers
- 24.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 163 girls, 144 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Harrisburg
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Leo the Great School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 School
What grades does St. Leo the Great School serve?
St. Leo the Great School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Leo the Great School?
About 307 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Leo the Great School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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