FAQ
Admissions Policies and Procedure Questions
Where is the Admission Office Located?
- It is best to park in the parking lot off Harvest Hill Road. Once you walk onto our campus, you will be on the plaza with the church directly in front of you. The Admission Office is located in the two-story building on your right side, 2nd entrance marked School Office.
When will applications for the 2027-2028 school year be available?
- Applications will open on October 1, 2026 and will close on January 8, 2027.
What is St. Rita's tuition?
- Tuition information for the 2026-2027 school year can be found here.
- Information regarding Financial Aid and Scholarships can be found here.
At what age can my child start PreK4 or Kindergarten?
- PreK4- Student must be 4 on or before September 1st of that school year.
- Kindergarten- Student must be 5 on or before September 1st of that school year.
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St. Rita adheres to the age requirements and grade placement policies established by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCD EB). Students who meet the required age for admission to PreK or Kinder by the established eligibility date will be enrolled in the appropriate grade level. Requests to delay enrollment or to place an age-eligible student in a lower grade solely because of age or perceived readiness will not be approved. Exceptions to grade placement will be considered only in extraordinary circumstances and in accordance with TCCB ED policies and school administration.
Is it best to apply right away on the first day of applications?
- Applications are not considered on the basis of when they are submitted. Please make sure that your application is submitted by January 8, 2027.
Does my child need to take a placement test?
- Yes. PK4 and Kinder applicants take a PK/Kinder Readiness Assessment on campus starting in December.
- 1st to 8th applicants also take an assessment offered on campus starting in December.
Will my student have the opportunity to shadow at St. Rita?
- Students who complete the application for grades 2-8 will be invited to spend the day at St. Rita starting in January. During their day at St. Rita, students will take the placement test and shadow their future classmates.
General School Questions
What are the school hours?
- 7:45 AM to 2:50 PM: PreK through 1st Grade
- 7:45 AM to 3:05 PM: 2nd through 4th Grades
- 7:45 AM to 3:25 PM: 5th through 8th Grades
Is there After School Care available?
- Yes. St. Rita Catholic School offers After School Care each school day from 2:50 PM until 6:00 PM. For additional information about After Care, please contact Kim Robbs, Director at [email protected]
What is the total enrollment at St. Rita Catholic school?
- Currently, we have 793 students enrolled, PreK4-8th grade.
How many staff members work at St. Rita?
- We currently have 90 total staff members.
Do St. Rita students wear a uniform?
- Yes, students wear an official school uniform. A used uniform sale is held each year in May before the end of the school year. The official uniform supplier is Risse Brothers.
Does St. Rita offer bus transportation to campus?
- No, there is no bus service for students at St. Rita.
Does St. Rita offer accommodations for students?
- Yes, accommodations are offered through our Student Success Center.