This is our second year at St. Leonard. I have a 5th grader and a 1st grader and I am just so happy with St. Leonard. As I think back I regret not getting my 5th grader into the school sooner. The teachers and staff are fabulous. I feel so comfortable when I leave my children in the morning, knowing
... Read more they are in excellent hands and in a great environment. Although, we were new to the school and parish, we were immediately welcomed. They offer so many extracirricular activities that keep the kids actively involved during and after school. I am extremely happy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/27/09
I have been a St. Leonard Parent for 10 years. I have one daughter that has gradualted and one that will graduate this year. It has been a great experiance. They have plenty of extracurricular activities, sports, scouting student council and all of it is of no cost to the students. St. Leonards has been
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Posted by a parent on 04/10/09
I am a parent and I was trying to set up a class for children about water safety and the person just did not want to knwo about anything very rude and not looking forthe safety in their children, next year for sure I am transferring my child from saint leonard
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Posted by a parent on 05/05/08
Our daughter attended St Leonard from preschool until the 3rd grade. It is a great school, but the tuition rates are outrageous. Their 'rules' for attending church regularly are ridiculous. You have to fill out a form to prove you were there or they will raise your rates. Made us look differently at
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Posted by a other on 04/04/08
I am a parent of 2nd grader @ St. Leonard, and could not be happier with the choice to send my daughter there. I was a bit dissapointed that the prek 3 program will not be available for the coming school year, so my other daughter will jsut have to wait till 2009 to get the benefits of a St. leonard
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Posted by a parent on 03/19/08
I am a parent of a child who is a 4th grader at St. Leonard. I could not be happier that my husband and I chose St. Leonard's for our daughter's education. The class size is small and this means more one on one time with each child; this was very important to us! No over crowding and mass chaos that
... Read more our child has to face on a daily basis. The academics that the school teaches is by far better than the other schools in the area. We are so looking forward to sending our son to St. Leonard next year! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/05/08
I am not a parent but an alumn of St. Leonard School. I believe it is an amazing grammar school. St. Leonard really prepared me for high school especially with the Algebra and English courses. The teachers are dedicated and for the most part love doing their job. Academically, St. Leonard is up to
... Read more par. Extracurricular acitivities are fine with some sports and student council. An improvement would be to add more clubs. The level of parent involvement is pretty high. I remember seeing many parents involved in field trips, etc. Overall, I believe St. Leonard is a great school that taught me many lessons for high school as well as important lessons for life. Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/17/06
This is a good school, but not enough extra curricular activities or sports available.
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Posted by a parent on 06/07/06
I currently have one chile enrolled at St. Leonard. I can honestly say that St. Leonard School has some minor flaws but the staff makes up for this. My son was reading in Kindergarten & learning basic multiplication in 2nd grade. Like all schools St. Leonard needs a little updating but overall I couldn't
... Read more ask for more in a school. Academically I am pleased & feel very blessed with the great teachers my son has had and will soon have. I am also blessed with all the wonderful parents that volunteer at the school. As a full time working mother I feel at ease because I know that my son is being looked after by great mothers at lunch time, recess, and even on field trips. Even if I moved elsewhere I would still travel & let my child finish his time at St. Leonard. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/06
I have two children presently at St. Leonard. We are a very proud school in that we take pride in our children. The curriculum is unbeatable, with an outstanding English and Math program. The high school alegebra they receive in 8th grade is unbeatable. The christian value is strong not only in school,
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Berwyn schools — St Leonard School is located at 3322 Clarence Ave, Berwyn IL 60402. 3322 Clarence Ave is in the 60402 ZIP code in Berwyn, IL The school district for St Leonard School is the Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off. St Leonard School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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