St. Leo the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7
New Orleans, LA
1501 Abundance St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
In New Orleans, Louisiana, St. Leo the Great School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 196 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 12% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–7
- Students
- 196
- Teachers
- 14 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 88 girls, 108 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
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.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · 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–7.
How many students attend St. Leo the Great School?
About 196 students, with 14 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. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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