St. Rita School

65 Fontainebleau Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125
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Tel: (504) 866-1777
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  • St. Rita is an inclusive elementary and middle school entrusted by the Catholic Church in New Orleans with the mission of developing God's children spiritually, academically, and culturally.
  • Realizing that this profound responsibility unfolds best within a faith community and a family, the parish, staff, students and parents celebrate the Gospels through prayer and service to each other, and liturgical worship.
  • Excellence is education and co-curricula pursuits have as their goals the formation of faith-filled, resourceful citizens willing and able to create a just world in this technological millennium, always mindful of God's permeating Spirit.
  • The mission of St. Rita School reflects that of the Roman Catholic Church and the Marianite Sisters of Holy Cross.
  • It is one of incarnating the love and compassion of Christ by incorporation of Christian values into every area of life, the fostering of a family spirit and service to each other and community.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Students: 254 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Grades OfferedGrades Prekindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students254 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade St. Rita School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio21:1
National avg.: 13:1

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
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     Grades: NS-12 | 756 students
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    (504) 891-1943     2 NS-12
    756
  • New Orleans
    Brother Martin High School
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     Grades: 8-12 | 1247 students
    4.7 miles
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    (504) 283-1561     4.7 8-12
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  • New Orleans
    Cathedral Academy
    (Roman Catholic)
     Grades: PK-7 | 155 students
    3 miles
    820 Dauphine Street
    New Orleans, LA 70116
    (504) 525-3860     3 PK-7
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  • New Orleans
    Corpus Christi School
     Grades: PK-5 | 244 students
    3.2 miles
    2022 St. Bernard Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70116
    (504) 943-6131     3.2 PK-5
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  • New Orleans
     De La Salle High School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Grades: 8-12 | 576 students
    1.8 miles
    5300 Saint Charles Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70115
    (504) 895-5717     1.8 8-12
    576

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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Students: 254 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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