St. Raphael Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 399 students
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Raphael Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Raphael Catholic School
Kind	40
1	46
2	38
3	45
4	34
5	50
6	53
7	45
8	48

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Year Founded

1994

Student Body

Total Students

399 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

26 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Current tuition ranges from $4425 to $5990 depending on Parishioner, Catholic Out-of-Parish, and Non-Catholic status

% on Financial Aid

10%

Admissions Director

Janet Pritchett

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballLacrosse

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Faith In Action TeamFaith In Action Team Junior

Math Counts!Running Club

Saint Raphael Church Children's ChoirStudent Council

Yearbook

School Notes

St. Raphael Catholic School places high expectations on students. Parents, Faculty and the staff work together as a family to provide caring, supportive and Christian centered environment for learning. St. Raphael provides well rounded academics, sports and cultural arts programs in a state-of-the art facility.
Come learn and grow with us!.

St. Raphael Catholic School places high expectations on students. Parents, Faculty and the staff work together as a family to provide caring, supportive and Christian centered environment for learning. St. Raphael provides well rounded academics, sports and cultural arts programs in a state-of-the art facility.
Come learn and grow with us!.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Raphael Catholic School offer?

St. Raphael Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Raphael Catholic School's ranking?

St. Raphael Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Raphael Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Raphael Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Raphael Catholic School located?

St. Raphael Catholic School is located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 16 other private schools located in North Raleigh.

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The average private school tuition in Raleigh, NC is $13,660 for elementary schools and $15,670 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Raleigh, NC is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).