St. Rita School (Closed 2024)

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St. Rita School (Closed 2024)

65 Fontainebleau Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125

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
Pre-K	40
Kind	27
1	21
2	21
3	21
4	21
5	31
6	22
7	21
8	22

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Student Body

Total Students

247 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

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.

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Marlyville Fontainebleau neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.

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