St. Rita's School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
San Diego, CA
5165 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
St. Rita's School is a Catholic parish school in San Diego, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 168 students and around 14 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Diego. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 168
- Teachers
- 11.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 86 girls, 82 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Diego
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in California (14 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
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 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's School
What grades does St. Rita's School serve?
St. Rita's School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Rita's School?
About 168 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Rita's School?
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