Below Average
#489 of 534 private schools in NJ
St Leo the Great School
Elementary School
550 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#489 of 534
In Lincroft
#2 of 3
public schools
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St Leo the Great School
Elementary School in Lincroft · 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 Lincroft, NJ. St Leo the Great School serves approximately 558 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Leo the Great School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- NJ avg 6.5
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.
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BetaHow St Leo the Great School compares to the 2 public schools in Lincroft, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Lincroft
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Leo the Great School (this school) | 4.6 |
| Lincroft Elementary School | 5.8 |
| High Technology High School | 8.4 |
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 NJ.
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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 NJ
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
550 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Leo the Great School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. River Plaza Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Red Bank), which scores notably higher. Another option is Fairview Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Red Bank), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Nut Swamp Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Middletown), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lincroft, see our Lincroft schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lincroft Elementary School Lincroft | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| OAK HILL ACADEMY Lincroft | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| High Technology High School Lincroft | 0.8 mi | 8.4 |
| A CHILD S PLACE SCHOOL Lincroft | 1.1 mi | — |
| CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY Lincroft | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Middletown High School South Middletown | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Swimming River School Tinton Falls | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| OAKWOOD SCHOOL Tinton Falls | 1.6 mi | — |
| Mahala F. Atchison School Tinton Falls | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Nut Swamp Elementary School Middletown | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Thompson Middle School Middletown | 2.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Tinton Falls Middle School Tinton Falls | 2.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Red Bank Primary School Red Bank | 2.0 mi | 5.5 |
| River Plaza Elementary School Red Bank | 2.2 mi | 9.4 |
| Monmouth Regional High School Tinton Falls | 2.4 mi | 6.0 |
| GODDARD SCHOOL FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Tinton Falls | 2.1 mi | — |
| RANNEY SCHOOL Tinton Falls | 2.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Red Bank Charter School Red Bank | 2.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Fairview Elementary School Red Bank | 3.2 mi | 8.8 |
| ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Red Bank | 2.9 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07738 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$168,945
Median Home Value
$719,000
Median Rent
$843/mo
Population
6,901
College Educated
62.4%
Homeownership
88.3%
Avg Commute
40.5 min
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Median Age
43.4
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| Hopewell Crest Bridgeton, NJ | 4.6 |
| Joseph A. Citta Elementary School Toms River, NJ | 4.6 |
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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 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Leo the Great School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Leo the Great School is 15.9:1. 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 NJ?
St Leo the Great School ranks #489 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Leo the Great School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Leo the Great School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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
- 558
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Phone
- (732) 741-3133
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