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St. Rita School

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
348 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
St. Rita School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

School Notes

  • St. Rita School is one of the largest Catholic elementary schools in the Hartford archdiocese, serving over 300 students in pre-kindergarten through the 8th grade.For over three generations, we have welcomed all families who want to provide their children with the excellent academic program, nurturing environment, and spiritual foundation of a Catholic education. Our highly qualified faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. Since our founding in 1956, our students have been deeply involved in our parish and our community. They learn early on the importance and satisfaction of serving and enriching the lives of others.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Rita School offer?
St. Rita School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Softball.
What is St. Rita School's ranking?
St. Rita School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut 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).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $18,996 for elementary schools and $29,132 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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