Saint Leo the Great School

Saint Leo the Great School Welcome to the official Saint Leo's page where you will find information related to Saint Leo the Great Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic School.

Over 60 years of quality education and formation

The uniqueness of Saint Leo the Great School is its ability to draw strength from its traditions of excellence, meet the needs of the 21st Century Learner, and move students to a better understanding In of our world and their obligation to contribute to its greatness. Saint Leo the Great students are inspired to achieve the highest standards in int

ellectual achievement, as well as to be active participants in their commitment to God and the development of their Catholic faith. The school's success is reflected in our whole community's devotion to the continued spiritual, academic, and personal growth of our students. Saint Leo the Great School was recognized by the United States Department of Education in 2012 and again in 2018 as a National Blue Ribbon School. In 2019, it became the first Catholic school in New Jersey to be recognized as a United States Department of Education Green Ribbon School and it is a 2020 National School of Character.

🦁 A Special First-Day Visit!Father Dan made his way around Saint Leo’s today, visiting classrooms with flowers for our t...
09/01/2026

🦁 A Special First-Day Visit!
Father Dan made his way around Saint Leo’s today, visiting classrooms with flowers for our teachers and staff and wishing everyone a wonderful school year ahead. 🌸

While visiting each homeroom, he had a question for the students: “What is a mascot?”
And once they had that figured out, there was only one thing left to do…
Stand up and give Father Dan their biggest LION ROAR! 🦁

A fun way to add a little extra Saint Leo’s spirit to our first day! Thank you, Father Dan!

🦁 A Great First Day at Saint Leo’s!There was so much great energy around school today as we welcomed our students back f...
09/01/2026

🦁 A Great First Day at Saint Leo’s!

There was so much great energy around school today as we welcomed our students back for a new school year! It was wonderful to see old friends reconnecting, new friendships beginning, and so many new students and families joining the Saint Leo’s community.

We’re off to a great start and looking forward to a wonderful year ahead. Welcome back, Lions! 🦁

🙏 WELCOME, REV. DANIEL F. SWIFT! As we prepare to begin another exciting school year at Saint Leo the Great, we are happ...
08/27/2026

🙏 WELCOME, REV. DANIEL F. SWIFT!

As we prepare to begin another exciting school year at Saint Leo the Great, we are happy to officially welcome Reverend Daniel F. Swift, our new Pastor, to the Saint Leo the Great School community!

Father Dan joined Saint Leo the Great Parish on July 1 after serving for 11 years as Pastor of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School in Medford, NJ. Saint Leo’s marks his fourth pastorate with a Catholic school, having previously served at Holy Trinity in Long Branch and St. Benedict in Holmdel.

A Catholic school graduate himself, Father Dan has a longstanding commitment to Catholic education. In 2013, he was honored by the National Catholic Educational Association with its Distinguished Pastor of a Catholic School Award. He looks forward to becoming involved in school life and teaching religion on a rotating basis throughout our grades.

Over the past several weeks, Father Dan has been busy getting to know our parish and meeting members of the Saint Leo’s community. Now, as our faculty and staff return and our students prepare to fill the halls once again, we look forward to beginning our first school year together.

Please join us in giving Reverend Daniel Swift a warm Saint Leo’s welcome as we begin the 2026–2027 school year!

Welcome to Saint Leo’s, Father Dan!

🌟 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 🌟Gavin Schmitt | Saint Leo the Great Class of 2023Congratulations to Saint Leo the Great alumnus Gavi...
08/25/2026

🌟 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Gavin Schmitt | Saint Leo the Great Class of 2023

Congratulations to Saint Leo the Great alumnus Gavin Schmitt, who is entering his senior year at Christian Brothers Academy and has committed to Stanford University, where he plans to continue his academic and athletic career as a member of the Cardinal cross country and track & field programs.

Gavin has distinguished himself as a standout distance runner at CBA, competing at both the state and national levels.

Congratulations, Gavin, on this incredible accomplishment! We are proud to see another Saint Leo’s graduate continuing to pursue excellence! 🦁

Saint Leo’s → CBA → Stanford 🎓

🦁 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Kellianne Brock Saint Leo the Great School → Saint John Vianney High School → Western Kentucky Unive...
08/23/2026

🦁 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Kellianne Brock

Saint Leo the Great School → Saint John Vianney High School → Western Kentucky University

Today, Kelli lives in Los Angeles and works as an Editor at Big Picture Entertainment, creating trailers and promotional campaigns for major motion pictures.

While in college, Kelli worked as a producer and editor on the PBS series Lost River Sessions, earning an Emmy Award for her work. Her work has since been recognized with four Clio Awards, including campaigns for Barbie and Don’t Worry Darling. 🏆

Her interest in television and film actually began at Saint Leo’s! A 7th-grade class trip to New York City and visit to NBC Studios first sparked her interest in the industry.
“Saint Leo’s gave me an amazing support system and lifelong friends that I still hold close.”
We are so proud to see where that early spark has taken her! 🦁❤️

☀️ Summer at Saint Leo’s is anything but quiet! 🦁While our students have been enjoying summer, there’s been plenty happe...
08/22/2026

☀️ Summer at Saint Leo’s is anything but quiet! 🦁

While our students have been enjoying summer, there’s been plenty happening behind the scenes as we prepare for another great school year!

Painting, deep cleaning, courtyard repairs, classrooms being organized and countless other jobs, big and small, are all part of getting Saint Leo’s ready to welcome everyone back.

We’re also installing a new school-wide clock, PA, and classroom alert system plus a few other changes you’ll definitely notice. And wait until you see what’s new in the gym! 👀🏀

A big thank you to everyone working behind the scenes this summer to make it all happen. The final touches are underway, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: DR. JOSEPH SPARBER ’13*Saint Leo the Great School Class of 2013*Christian Brothers Academy Class of 20...
08/15/2026

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: DR. JOSEPH SPARBER ’13

*Saint Leo the Great School Class of 2013
*Christian Brothers Academy Class of 2017
*Miami University Class of 2021
*Ross University School of Medicine Class of 2025

“When I look back on my time at Saint Leo’s, I realize how much it helped shape the person I am today. The discipline, work ethic, faith, and sense of responsibility I developed there stayed with me throughout my college baseball career, medical school, and now my Emergency Medicine residency at HCA Florida Westside Hospital.
Saint Leo’s taught me to always work hard, be a good teammate, and treat every person with compassion and respect. I am proud to be a Saint Leo graduate and grateful that the foundation for becoming a doctor started there.”

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Joseph Sparber ’13 and all he has accomplished!

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Joseph Parziale ’04 Joseph Parziale, SLG Class of 2004, has built an impressive career grounded in e...
08/09/2026

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Joseph Parziale ’04
Joseph Parziale, SLG Class of 2004, has built an impressive career grounded in education, service, and community.

After graduating from Christian Brothers Academy in 2008, Joseph earned a B.S. in Finance and Global Business with a minor in Economics from Manhattan College in 2012, followed by an MBA with a concentration in Economics in 2013. He continued his education at Touro Law School, earning his law degree in 2018.

Today, Joseph serves as Director of Commercial Landlord/Tenant Litigation for a large real estate management company.

But among his proudest accomplishments is his service with Roslyn Rescue Hook & Ladder Co. #1 in Roslyn, New York, where he currently serves as 1st Assistant Lieutenant.

Reflecting on what his Saint Leo the Great education has meant to him, Joseph shared:
“The Christian values of service and community that I learned at SLG set me on a path in life that has been truly rewarding to my family, my community, and my soul.”

We are proud to see our alumni carrying the values they learned at SLG into their careers, families, and communities. Once a Lion, always a Lion! 🦁❤️

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Patrick Andree🦁 Saint Leo the Great School, Class of 2012🏀 Christian Brothers Academy, Class of 2016...
08/06/2026

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Patrick Andree
🦁 Saint Leo the Great School, Class of 2012
🏀 Christian Brothers Academy, Class of 2016
🎓 Lehigh University, Class of 2019
Patrick earned his Psychology degree from Lehigh University before playing professional basketball overseas in Portugal and Japan, where he embraced new cultures while continuing to play the sport he loves. After his playing career, he went on to earn graduate degrees from North Carolina State University and the University of St. Thomas before beginning his career as a Mental Health Therapist.
Today, Patrick and his wife, Hannah, are enjoying their first year as homeowners in Minnesota.
Reflecting on his years at Saint Leo the Great, Patrick shared:
"My experience at SLG deeply shaped the course of my life, instilling the core values of kindness, dignity, and respect for others that define my career today. I look back very fondly on the unique stability of growing up with the same classmates and teachers from Kindergarten through 8th grade. That journey ultimately came full circle when I was married in the Catholic Church. Being raised in such a special community during those pivotal years was a profound blessing, and I will always cherish the memories made there."
Patrick's journey is a wonderful reminder that success takes many paths. From Saint Leo to professional basketball, graduate school, and a career dedicated to helping others, he continues to make our school community proud. Congratulations, Pat!

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550 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ
07738

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