St. Leo the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
San Jose, CA
1051 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95126
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
St. Leo the Great School is a Catholic diocesan school in San Jose, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 191 students and around 14 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Jose. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 191
- Teachers
- 13.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 74 girls, 117 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Jose
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in California (14 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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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 191 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Leo the Great School?
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