Very Good
#484 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 27% of private schools
St Leo the Great School
Elementary School
1051 W SAN FERNANDO ST, San Jose, CA 95126
Enrollment
187
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
187
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#484 of 1,787
In San Jose
#8 of 44
public schools
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St Leo the Great School
Elementary School in San Jose · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Leo the Great School
St Leo the Great School is a private elementary school in San Jose, CA. St Leo the Great School serves approximately 187 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Leo the Great School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 187 students, St Leo the Great School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
St Leo the Great School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Leo the Great School compares to 184 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Leo the Great School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle | 7.0 |
| Merritt Trace Elementary | 4.6 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | 7.0 |
| Gardner Elementary | 4.5 |
| River Glen | 5.4 |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary | 5.1 |
| Horace Mann Elementary | 4.8 |
| Washington Elementary | 3.8 |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle | 5.8 |
| Lowell Elementary | 2.7 |
| Grant Elementary | 3.5 |
| Willow Glen Elementary | 6.1 |
| Blackford Elementary | 4.7 |
| Downtown College Preparatory Middle | 4.8 |
| Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary | 8.0 |
| Ernesto Galarza Elementary | 3.0 |
| Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary | 5.1 |
| Monroe Middle | 5.2 |
| Selma Olinder Elementary | 4.0 |
| ACE Inspire Academy | 3.7 |
Showing 20 of 184 schools. View all schools in San Jose
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1051 W SAN FERNANDO ST, San Jose, CA 95126
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Leo the Great School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Luther Burbank Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is River Glen (rated 5.4/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Sherman Oaks Elementary (rated 5.1/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BASIS INDEPENDENT SILICON VALLEY San Jose | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| BASIS Independent Silicon Valley San Jose | 0.9 mi | — |
| Abraham Lincoln High Testville | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle San Jose | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Merritt Trace Elementary San Jose | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory San Jose | 1.0 mi | — |
| BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREPARATORY San Jose | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary San Jose | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Gardner Elementary San Jose | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| RENAISSANCE LEARNER ACADEMY San Jose | 1.2 mi | — |
| RENAISSANCE LEARNER ACADEMY San Jose | 1.2 mi | — |
| River Glen San Jose | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| ESTRELLA FAMILY SCHOOLS San Jose | 1.4 mi | — |
| Morgan Autism Center San Jose | 1.6 mi | — |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary Redwood City | 1.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle San Jose | 1.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Horace Mann Elementary San Jose | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Sacred Heart Nativity School San Jose | 1.6 mi | — |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL San Jose | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95126 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,297
Median Home Value
$1,195,700
Median Rent
$2,544/mo
Population
38,239
College Educated
54.8%
Homeownership
34.2%
Avg Commute
24.5 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
34.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk, CA | 7.0 |
| Aspire College Academy Oakland, CA | 7.0 |
| Bridge Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 7.0 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Orange, CA | 7.0 |
| Del Rey Elementary Del Rey, CA | 7.0 |
| GATEWAY SCHOOL Santa Cruz, CA | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Leo the Great School
What grades does St Leo the Great School serve?
St Leo the Great School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Leo the Great School?
St Leo the Great School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Leo the Great School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Leo the Great School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Leo the Great School rank in CA?
St Leo the Great School ranks #484 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Leo the Great School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Leo the Great School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Leo the Great School a private school?
Yes, St Leo the Great School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Leo the Great School a religious school?
St Leo the Great School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 293-4846
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