Bishop Leibold School-east & West offers the Pre-Kindergarten program to best meet the educational needs of our families and to provide a Catholic faith experience for our youngest parishioners.
This program is State licensed and held at the West Campus.
It runs from Sept-May in conjunction with the BLS calendar.
Children must be four years old by September 30, 2009 to participate.
At Bishop Leibold, you are part of a Catholic community of students, teachers, parents, parishioners, and religious working together to develop our baptismal call to serve God's people through prayer, study, and action.
You are a member of a faith community promoting and modeling the Gospel message.
At Bishop Leibold, we recognize the importance of nurturing your child as a whole student.
We are a community that develops and promotes a strong educational foundation recognizing the talents of each individual.
Prayer and worship are important expressions of your child's daily life.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bishop Leibold School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 10, 2025
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008
Student Body
Total Students
405 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bishop Leibold School cost?
Bishop Leibold School's tuition is approximately $9,500 for private students.
What is Bishop Leibold School's ranking?
Bishop Leibold School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Bishop Leibold School?
The application deadline for Bishop Leibold School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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