St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School (2026 Profile)

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St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School

Tel: (973) 372-7555

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St. Leo/Sacred Heart is a Catholic institution that models its life according to the Gospel values of Jesus Christ as prescribed by the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.

We empower students to make good choices that will assist them in becoming good citizens and great ambassadors of Christ and of his church.

We accomplish these goals by providing students with religious, academic, social, and recreational activities in a faith filled environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 194 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

194 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School?

The application deadline for St. Leo/sacred Heart Interparochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/21/2014

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 194 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,285 for elementary schools and $24,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).