St. Rita's School vs. Bonita Country Day School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Students of St. Rita's School are part of a multi-cultural inner city Christian community, where both Catholic and non-Catholic students are taught in the Catholic tradition.
Each child is educated and developed as a whole person while being recognized for his or her uniqueness.
Our students will also grow in their love of God and become enabled to share in God's unconditional, abiding love throughout their life-long journey of faith.
The administration and staff, in partnership with parents who are primary educators of their children, are dedicated to inspiring in our students, as children of God, a greater respect for themselves and others, as well as fostering a sense of community responsibility.
Students at St. Rita's are provided a Catholic environment where they grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, psychologically, and physically, and thereby lead a more fulfilling life.
The students at St. Rita's School will advance in wisdom, maturity, and goodness, which will enable them to live in the world of today and prepare them for the world of tomorrow.
Bonita Country Day School, is a private, independent, nondenominational elementary school and Montessori preschool providing students with a superior education in a culturally diverse, family-oriented environment.
The strong academic curriculum is enhanced with a wide-range of opportunities to explore music, art, and foreign language and to pursue interests in many extracurricular activities.
The school is located in San Diego, California. Students develop skills to succeed in a safe, positive environment in which students are respected as unique individuals and are challenged to achieve their full potential.
The faculty and staff guide students in the development of necessary character traits which give each student a sense of self-worth.
Bonita Country Day School emphasizes teaching students "how to think, not what to think." This emphasis enables students to be successful not only in the classroom, but throughout life.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-4
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
dyslexia, mild learning differences
Year Founded
n/a
1986
Students Body
Total Students
262 students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
16
Kindergarten Students
21
38
Grade 1 Students
20
7
Grade 2 Students
24
6
Grade 3 Students
22
6
Grade 4 Students
30
3
Grade 5 Students
33
-
Grade 6 Students
22
-
Grade 7 Students
35
-
Grade 8 Students
26
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
5 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:24
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Navy blue bottoms and white polo uniform shirt)
(Navy blue bottoms and white polo uniform shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$8,950
Tuition Notes
n/a
Military and Sibling discounts available.
Admissions Director
n/a
Connie Gatlin