St. Rita School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 162 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,750
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Rita School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Rita School
Pre-K	13
Kind	15
1	22
2	15
3	15
4	19
5	14
6	19
7	14
8	16

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Year Founded

1922

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

162 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

school uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,750

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Tuition Notes

Sibling discount offered

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Laura Garcia

Admissions Associate

Sara Landis

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

Flag FootballGolf

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChessCooking

DramaLegos

Mock Trial TeamSpeech and Debate

Technology Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirFine Arts

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Cheer

School Notes

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.

School Mascot: Raider

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Rita School cost?

St. Rita School's tuition is approximately $7,750 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Rita School?

The acceptance rate of St. Rita School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does St. Rita School offer?

St. Rita School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Rita School's ranking?

St. Rita School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

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).

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,263 for elementary schools and $23,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).