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#1463 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Rita's School
Elementary School
5165 IMPERIAL AVE, San Diego, CA 92114
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,463 of 1,787
In San Diego
#50 of 56
public schools
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About St Rita's School
St Rita's School is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA. St Rita's School serves approximately 221 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. St Rita's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,463 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.2 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Rita's School runs 21:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
St Rita's School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Rita's School compares to 248 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Rita's School (this school) | 5.2 |
| KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy | 4.9 |
| Horton Elementary | 3.5 |
| Porter Elementary | 4.1 |
| Valencia Park Elementary | 5.5 |
| Knox Middle | 5.8 |
| Chollas/Mead Elementary | 5.7 |
| Gompers Preparatory Academy | 4.7 |
| Millennial Tech Middle | 4.2 |
| America's Finest Charter | 4.4 |
| Nye Elementary | 9.1 |
| The O'Farrell Charter | 7.0 |
| Ingenuity Charter | 4.7 |
| Johnson Elementary | 5.8 |
| Holly Drive Leadership Academy | 8.3 |
| Webster Elementary | 5.2 |
| Baker Elementary | 4.9 |
| Encanto Elementary | 4.2 |
| Chavez Elementary | 5.7 |
| Balboa Elementary | 6.3 |
| Perry Elementary | 5.3 |
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
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5165 IMPERIAL AVE, San Diego, CA 92114
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Rita's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Nye Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Johnson Elementary (rated 5.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, El Toyon Elementary (rated 5.8/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby National City), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St. Rita's School San Diego | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lincoln High San Diego | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy San Diego | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Horton Elementary San Diego | 0.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Porter Elementary San Diego | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Knox Middle San Diego | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Mt. Erie Christian Academy San Diego | 0.7 mi | — |
| MT ERIE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Valencia Park Elementary San Diego | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Millennial Tech Middle San Diego | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Gompers Preparatory Academy San Diego | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Srinivasan School San Diego | 0.9 mi | — |
| San Diego Workforce Innovation High National City | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Chollas/Mead Elementary San Diego | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| America's Finest Charter San Diego | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Nye Elementary San Diego | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| Johnson Elementary San Diego | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| El Toyon Elementary National City | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Ingenuity Charter San Diego | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| The O'Farrell Charter San Diego | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
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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| Apple Blossom Sebastopol, CA | 5.2 |
| Avalon Gardens Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 |
| Brentwood Science Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 |
| Community School for Creative Education Oakland, CA | 5.2 |
| Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 |
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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 Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Rita's School?
St Rita's School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rita's School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Rita's School is 21:1. 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 ranks #1,463 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Rita's School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Rita's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Rita's School a private school?
Yes, St Rita's School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Rita's School a religious school?
St Rita's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 264-0109
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