St Rita School
Tel:
(626)355-6114
- 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 (2020)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 288 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St Rita School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
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 | 288 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 35% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 99% |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (school uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Sara Landis |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, 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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