Located at 550 Newman Springs Rd in Lincroft within Middletown Township, New Jersey, Saint Leo the Great School is a private Catholic pre-K through grade 8 institution that blends strong academics with faith development.With a student–teacher ratio of approximately 11:1, the school fosters close interaction and personalised attention.

The curriculum emphasises not only core academic subjects but also values such as compassion, service and leadership underpinned by the school’s mission “to lead with compassion, learn with commitment, and act with courage.”

The school building opened in 1960, and from modest beginnings (Grades 1–4 initially) it has grown into a well-established educational community.

While specific recent metrics on mathematics proficiency are not publicly listed, the strong academics reported by parent reviews and external rankings suggest performance well above many peer institutions.

For housing context: a three-bedroom rental in the Middletown area averages around US $5,225/month as per October 2025 data. In comparison with nearby schools, Saint Leo’s stands out for its consistent recognition: it was awarded the US Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon distinction in 2018 and a Green Ribbon School in 2019.

Meanwhile a typical public elementary school in Middletown has a student–teacher ratio of around 11.5:1 for the district. Thus, Saint Leo’s offers private Catholic education with similar or better ratios but within a faith-based context and proven accolades. Discover here also more information about the best middle schools in New Jersey.