St. Rita School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7
Harahan, LA
194 Ravan Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
- Serving families in Harahan since at least 2011
In Harahan, Louisiana, St. Rita School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 267 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–7
- Students
- 267
- Teachers
- 30.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 71 girls, 196 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Rita School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Rita School
What grades does St. Rita School serve?
St. Rita School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend St. Rita School?
About 267 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Rita School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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