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#1913 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Rita's School

Elementary School

5165 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114

Private
167
Students
13.9:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#1913 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Rita's School

St. Rita's School is an private elementary school in San Diego, CA 92114. The school serves approximately 167 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3/10, placing it in the 39.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $90,171, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compared to the 248 public schools in San Diego, St. Rita's School rates higher overall (6.3 vs 5.6 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. Rita's School compares to 248 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
This School
vs
22.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
167
This School
vs
477
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Rita's School (this school) 6.3
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy 4.5
Horton Elementary 3.6
Porter Elementary 3.4
Valencia Park Elementary 5.0
Knox Middle 6.7
Millennial Tech Middle 6.6
Gompers Preparatory Academy 3.1
Chollas/Mead Elementary 4.4
America's Finest Charter 4.1
Nye Elementary 7.1
The O'Farrell Charter 5.8
Ingenuity Charter 4.2
Johnson Elementary 5.4
Holly Drive Leadership Academy 7.5
Webster Elementary 6.2
Baker Elementary 4.8
Encanto Elementary 4.5
Chavez Elementary 4.6
Balboa Elementary 5.3
Perry Elementary 5.6

Showing 20 of 248 schools. View all schools in San Diego

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.9:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 167
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

5165 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
ST RITA'S SCHOOL San Diego 0.0 mi 6.3
Lincoln High San Diego 0.4 mi 3.4
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy San Diego 0.4 mi 4.5
Horton Elementary San Diego 0.5 mi 3.6
Porter Elementary San Diego 0.6 mi 3.4
Knox Middle San Diego 0.8 mi 6.7
Mt. Erie Christian Academy San Diego 0.7 mi 6.3
MT ERIE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego 0.7 mi 6.3
Valencia Park Elementary San Diego 0.7 mi 5.0
Millennial Tech Middle San Diego 0.9 mi 6.6
Gompers Preparatory Academy San Diego 0.9 mi 3.1
Chollas/Mead Elementary San Diego 0.9 mi 4.4
Srinivasan School San Diego 1.0 mi 6.3
San Diego Workforce Innovation High National City 1.1 mi 5.0
America's Finest Charter San Diego 1.0 mi 4.1
Nye Elementary San Diego 1.0 mi 7.1
Johnson Elementary San Diego 1.1 mi 5.4
Ingenuity Charter San Diego 1.0 mi 4.2
The O'Farrell Charter San Diego 1.0 mi 5.8
El Toyon Elementary National City 1.2 mi 4.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$90,171

Median Home Value

$604,300

Median Rent

$1,741/mo

Population

64,820

College Educated

20.3%

Homeownership

70.2%

Avg Commute

27.5 min

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Median Age

38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Rita's School

What grades does St. Rita's School serve?

St. Rita's School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Rita's School?

St. Rita's School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Rita's School?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Rita's School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Rita's School rank in CA?

St. Rita's School is ranked #1913 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Rita's School's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Rita's School has a composite rating of 6.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Rita's School a private school?

Yes, St. Rita's School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Diego
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details