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#288 of 457 private schools in VA
St Rita School
Elementary School · Alexandria, VA
A private elementary school in Alexandria, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3801 RUSSELL RD, Alexandria, VA 22305
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 VA.
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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 VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Rita School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,124
Median home value
$817,200
Median rent
$1,902/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Cora Kelly School for Math Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Alexandria Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Charles Barrett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 584 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Rita School is listed in Alexandria, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Rita School
St Rita School is a private elementary school in Alexandria, VA, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Rita School
What grades does St Rita School serve?
St Rita School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Rita School?
St Rita School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rita School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Rita School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Rita School rank in VA?
St Rita School ranks #288 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is St Rita School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Rita School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 School a private school?
Yes, St Rita 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 School a religious school?
St Rita School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alexandria city
- Phone
- (703) 548-1888
- Area population (ZIP 22305)
- 17,721
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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