St. Rita School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025)

Saint Rita School embraces the principle that “the soul of education is the education of the soul”.

We are a small Catholic school dedicated to forming children intellectually and spiritually using the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and the patrimony of Western Civilization.

St. Rita School believes: children are created in God's image and therefore have great dignity; parents are the primary educators of their children and they glorify God by bringing their children closer to Him; education enhances a child's potential to glorify God; the school is to teach a strong academic curriculum, the tenets of the Catholic Faith, and the habits of mind and traits of character that are essential for success in this world and the next; teachers are to be living models of faith, animated by love and generosity, and capable of forming young minds and hearts; and the parish supports this Catholic education of children by providing prayer, the presence of priests and volunteers, and financial subsidies.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 268 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

268 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 30%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are St. Rita School often compared to?

St. Rita School is often viewed alongside schools like The Basilica School Of St. Mary by visitors of our site.

What is St. Rita School's ranking?

St. Rita School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia 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).

In what neighborhood is St. Rita School located?

St. Rita School is located in the Potomac West neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 4 other private schools located in Potomac West.

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