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#211 of 253 private schools in LA
St Leo the Great School
Elementary School
1501 ABUNDANCE ST, New Orleans, LA 70119
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Louisiana private schools
#211 of 253
In New Orleans
#33 of 35
public schools
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St Leo the Great School
Elementary School in New Orleans · grades Pre-K – 7th. 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 New Orleans, LA. St Leo the Great School serves approximately 217 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Leo the Great School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 253 private schools in LA.
Structured state assessment records for St Leo the Great School show 12% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
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 50 public schools serving similar grades in New Orleans, LA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Leo the Great School (this school) | 5.0 |
| Foundation Preparatory Academy | 8.4 |
| Langston Hughes Charter Academy | 4.8 |
| KIPP Believe | 4.0 |
| Travis Hill School | 3.7 |
| Bricolage Academy | 5.6 |
| Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology | 5.8 |
| Phillis Wheatley Community School | 4.2 |
| Arthur Ashe Charter School | 4.9 |
| Homer Plessy Community School | 9.1 |
| KIPP Leadership | 3.6 |
| Morris Jeff Community School | 5.2 |
| Audubon Charter Gentilly | 7.9 |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview | 9.2 |
| Success @ Thurgood Marshall | 4.3 |
| Esperanza Charter School | 7.3 |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - UNO | 5.6 |
| Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School | 4.7 |
| Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview | 7.6 |
| Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci | 3.0 |
| Lafayette Academy Charter School | 6.5 |
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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.
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 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
Test Scores LA LEAP (2024-25)
Based on 20 test records from LA state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1501 ABUNDANCE ST, New Orleans, LA 70119
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Leo the Great School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Homer Plessy Community School (rated 9.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Foundation Preparatory Academy (rated 8.4/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE GOOD SHEPHERD NATIVITY MISSION SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 70119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,854
Median Home Value
$359,300
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
Population
36,167
College Educated
47.2%
Homeownership
38.3%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Median Age
38.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Central Rayne Kindergarten School Rayne, LA | 5.0 |
| Grand Coteau Elementary School Grand Coteau, LA | 5.0 |
| Labadieville Primary School Labadieville, LA | 5.0 |
| Sugarland Elementary School New Iberia, LA | 5.0 |
| Belle Rose Primary School Belle Rose, LA | 4.9 |
| Morse Elementary School Morse, LA | 4.9 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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