St. Rita Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Louisville, KY
8709 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Louisville
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Kentucky
- Serving families in Louisville since at least 2011
St. Rita Elementary School is a Catholic parish school in Louisville, Kentucky, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 229 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 229
- Teachers
- 30.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 97 girls, 132 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Louisville
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky.
- Compared with 76 Catholic elementary schools in Kentucky.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Rita Elementary School
What grades does St. Rita Elementary School serve?
St. Rita Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Rita Elementary School?
About 229 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Rita Elementary School?
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