St. Rita School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hamden, CT
1601 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Hamden since at least 2011
In Hamden, Connecticut, St. Rita School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 313 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Hartford. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 313
- Teachers
- 24.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 156 girls, 157 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Hartford
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 50 Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
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?
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- 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?
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Questions about St. Rita School
What grades does St. Rita School serve?
St. Rita School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Rita School?
About 313 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Rita School?
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