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#211 of 253 private schools in LA
St Leo the Great School
Elementary School · New Orleans, LA
A private elementary school in New Orleans, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
1501 ABUNDANCE ST, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Math 12% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 LA.
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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 LA
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
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Where St Leo the Great School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,854
Median home value
$359,300
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
38.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Langston Hughes Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 820 | Compare → |
| The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–7 | 0.4 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Life of Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Leo the Great School is listed in New Orleans, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Leo the Great School
St Leo the Great School is a private elementary school in New Orleans, LA, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
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 7th.
How many students attend St Leo the Great School?
St Leo the Great School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Leo the Great School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Leo the Great School is 12.8:1. 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 LA?
St Leo the Great School ranks #211 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is St Leo the Great School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Leo the Great School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St Leo the Great School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Leo the Great School has 12% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Phone
- (504) 943-1482
- Area population (ZIP 70119)
- 36,167
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70119; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2021–22
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