Saint Rita School embraces the principle that “the soul of education is the education of the soul”.
We are a small Catholic school dedicated to forming children intellectually and spiritually using the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and the patrimony of Western Civilization.
St. Rita School believes: children are created in God's image and therefore have great dignity; parents are the primary educators of their children and they glorify God by bringing their children closer to Him; education enhances a child's potential to glorify God; the school is to teach a strong academic curriculum, the tenets of the Catholic Faith, and the habits of mind and traits of character that are essential for success in this world and the next; teachers are to be living models of faith, animated by love and generosity, and capable of forming young minds and hearts; and the parish supports this Catholic education of children by providing prayer, the presence of priests and volunteers, and financial subsidies.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Rita School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
272 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Rita School often compared to?
St. Rita Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basilica School of Saint Mary by visitors of our site.
What is St. Rita School's ranking?
St. Rita School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Rita School?
The application deadline for St. Rita School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Rita School located?
St. Rita School is located in the Potomac West neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 4 other private schools located in Potomac West.
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Popular comparisons: St. Rita School vs. Basilica School of Saint Mary
People that viewed St. Rita School also viewed these schools: Basilica School of Saint Mary, Grace Episcopal School, The Del Ray Montessori School, Immanuel Lutheran School and Commonwealth Academy.
The nearest high school to St. Rita School is Commonwealth Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grace Episcopal School (0.1 miles away)
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Grades: PK-8 | 714 students 3.1 miles 400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
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PK-8
714
Grades: NS-5 | 109 students 0.1 miles 3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
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109
Grades: PK-4 | 85 students 1 miles 100 E Windsor Ave Rm 204
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 380-1241
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 380-1241
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Grades: PK-8 | 209 students 1.1 miles 1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
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209
Grades: 3-12 | 146 students 1.5 miles 1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
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