St. Rita School
Tel:
(203) 248-3114
St. Rita Elementry School is a catholic parish elementary school that provides the opportunity for students to achieve academic excellence in a nurturing, faith-filled environment.
We prepare our students to be responsible Christian citizens who can make sound, moral choices and think critically to meet the challenges of today's rapidly changing society and those they will face in the future.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 415 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Rita School places among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 415 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 21% State avg.: 25% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (School Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, SoftballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball |
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.
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