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St. Rita School for the Deaf

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12

Cincinnati, OH

1720 Glendale Milford Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215

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 special education school in Cincinnati
  • Smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in Ohio
  • Serving families in Cincinnati since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

St. Rita School for the Deaf is an independent Catholic school in Cincinnati, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 50 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in Ohio. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 174 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
50
Teachers
17.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
174 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in Ohio (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of special education schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 29 special education schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    101’11–1284’13–14100’15–1679’17–1880’19–2077’21–2250’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K24
    K2
    14
    25
    35
    48
    53
    64
    72
    82
    96
    101
    115
    123

    Student body

    White62%
    Black28%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Rita School for the Deaf whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • 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?

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    Questions about St. Rita School for the Deaf

    What grades does St. Rita School for the Deaf serve?

    St. Rita School for the Deaf serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend St. Rita School for the Deaf?

    About 50 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Rita School for the Deaf?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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