St. Rita School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 330 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,150
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 Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Rita School
Nursery	29
Pre-K	61
Kind	34
1	33
2	34
3	22
4	31
5	36
6	14
7	21
Ungraded	15

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Pre-K is largest with 61 students, more than any other grade at St. Rita School.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1953

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1998, 2007

Student Body

Total Students

330 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniforms are required.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,150

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Tuition Notes

Financing is available.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Ms. Toni Vezinat

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

Flag FootballSoccer

SoftballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

24 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Altar ServersArt Club

Book ClubBrownies

Catholic Youth Group (CYO)Chess Club

Creative Writing ClubCub Scouts

Jr. TrottersLittle Flowers

National Elementary Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society

Quiz BowlScience Club

Spirit SeekersSRS Cheerleaders

SRS CouncilSRS Scribes

Technology Club

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Arts and Music Programs:

DramaGuitar

PercussionPerformance Choir

Piano

School Notes

St. Rita School celebrates the Catholic tradition, promotes Gospel values, and calls students to love and serve God and others.
The educational program nurtures students to reach their fullest potential and prepares them for the future in a positive, creative, and enriched learning environment.
St. Rita School serves students, their families, the community, and the Church by providing opportunities for spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth.
Each child, created in God's image, is afforded dignity and taught respect for Catholic values.
All members of the school community are encouraged to model these values and integrate them into their daily lives.
The academic program incorporates high standards and challenges students to become life-long learners who are capable of critical and independent thought.
Students are provided a variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, which expands their horizons, teaches them responsibility, and prepares them for a successful future.
St. Rita School believes that partnership with parents and other community members is paramount to achieving these educational goals.

St. Rita School celebrates the Catholic tradition, promotes Gospel values, and calls students to love and serve God and others. The educational program nurtures students to reach their fullest potential and prepares them for the future in a positive, creative, and enriched learning environment. St. Rita School serves students, their families, the community, and the Church by providing opportunities for spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth. Each child, created in God's image, is afforded dignity and taught respect for Catholic values. All members of the school community are encouraged to model these values and integrate them into their daily lives. The academic program incorporates high standards and challenges students to become life-long learners who are capable of critical and independent thought. Students are provided a variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, which expands their horizons, teaches them responsibility, and prepares them for a successful future. St. Rita School believes that partnership with parents and other community members is paramount to achieving these educational goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Rita School cost?

St. Rita School's tuition is approximately $4,150 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 89%.

What sports does St. Rita School offer?

St. Rita School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Orleans, LA is $10,781 for elementary schools and $10,570 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Orleans, LA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).