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Saint Leo the Great School
Elementary School
4238 Howe Street, Oakland, CA 94611
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher
16.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher
16.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About Saint Leo the Great School
Saint Leo the Great School is an private elementary school in Oakland, CA 94611. The school serves approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $176,517, where 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
As a private school, Saint Leo the Great School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Saint Leo the Great School compares to 122 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Saint Leo the Great School (this school) | — |
| Piedmont Avenue Elementary | 8.0 |
| Emerson Elementary | 8.3 |
| Westlake Middle | 6.8 |
| Claremont Middle | 8.3 |
| Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy | 6.4 |
| Hillcrest | 5.1 |
| Hoover Elementary | 5.7 |
| North Oakland Community Charter | 7.1 |
| Home and Hospital Program | — |
| Sankofa United Elementary | 8.7 |
| Peralta Elementary | 6.1 |
| Chabot Elementary | 6.3 |
| Cleveland Elementary | 6.9 |
| Crocker Highlands Elementary | 7.2 |
| Oakland School for the Arts | 4.1 |
| Yu Ming Charter | 7.2 |
| Envision Academy for Arts & Technology | 3.4 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center | 7.4 |
| KIPP Bridge Academy | 8.2 |
| Montclair Elementary | 7.1 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 200 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Address
- 4238 Howe Street, Oakland, CA 94611
- Phone
- (510) 654-7828
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Location
4238 Howe Street, Oakland, CA 94611
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Saint Leo the Great School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Beach Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Piedmont). Another option is Emerson Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.5 miles away). Additionally, ST PAULS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away). For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Avenue Elementary Oakland | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| PACIFIC BOYCHOIR ACADEMY Oakland | 0.1 mi | — |
| Oakland Technical High Oakland | 0.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Beach Elementary Piedmont | 0.4 mi | 9.5 |
| Emerson Elementary Oakland | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Oakland International High Oakland | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| GRAND LAKE MONTESSORI Oakland | 0.9 mi | — |
| ROCKRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland | 0.9 mi | — |
| Claremont Middle Oakland | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Piedmont Middle Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| AIMS College Prep High Oakland | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Westlake Middle Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Wildwood Elementary Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Havens Elementary Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Millennium High Alternative Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Piedmont High Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 9.4 |
| Street Academy Alternative High Oakland | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| MENTORING ACADEMY Oakland | 1.3 mi | — |
| ST PAULS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Oakland | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| St. Paul's Episcopal School Oakland | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94611 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$176,517
Median Home Value
$1,485,000
Median Rent
$2,274/mo
Population
39,240
College Educated
77.8%
Homeownership
60.2%
Avg Commute
31.4 min
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Median Age
44.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Saint Leo the Great School has a median household income of $176,517. It is a well-educated community where 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,485,000, with a median rent of $2,274/month. The local poverty rate of 5.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Saint Leo the Great School
What grades does Saint Leo the Great School serve?
Saint Leo the Great School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Saint Leo the Great School?
Saint Leo the Great School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Leo the Great School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Leo the Great School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Saint Leo the Great School a private school?
Yes, Saint Leo the Great School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (9,182/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Oakland). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Alameda
- Phone
- (510) 654-7828
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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