St. Rita School

322 N Baldwin Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024

We, at Saint Rita School, believe that each student should develop an understanding of the dignity and spiritual destiny of every person.

We create a deep sense of community by developing Christian attitude and life style.

We motivate the student to achieve his/her full potential intellectually, socially, and spiritually.

St. Rita School is a faith community committed to the dignity and spiritual destiny of every person.

We stress educational excellence and the development of the character and individual abilities of our students within the context of Catholic- Christian values and personal integrity.

We serve and assist parents by creating and maintaining a loving, caring, and Catholic environment.

Through our modeling, we hope to guide and lead each child with respect to his/her ultimate goal and simultaneously with respect to the good of our global community.

Quick Stats (2021-22)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Students: 336 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

Top Rankings

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1922

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

336 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 48%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
(school uniforms)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Mrs. Sara Landis

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Chess, Drama

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Fine Arts, Speech and Debate

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baton and Cheer, Cooking, Legos, Martial Arts, Skateboarding

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Quick Stats (2021-22)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Students: 336 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $14,458 for elementary schools and $19,644 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).