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Year Founded

1947

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

279 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Raphael School is a Catholic Parish School where students are guided towards a goal of becoming socially responsible members of the community with Christian values.
Regardless of gender, race or religion, we promote a strong academic foundation in a safe environment; self-direction and health consciousness.
We empower our students to respect and explore diversity and make faith-filled responsible choices, placing high value on living a Christ-centered life of service.
St. Raphael School strives to educate all students, shaping them spiritually, intellectually, socially and emotionally.
We provide students with a safe environment in which to grow into faith-filled, socially responsible, articulate, self-directed, aesthetically aware, health conscious critical thinkers.
We teach according to Christian principles through Catholic doctrine and moral values.
Together, we challenge our students to broaden their principles and values by living Christ-centered lives of service.

St. Raphael School is a Catholic Parish School where students are guided towards a goal of becoming socially responsible members of the community with Christian values.
Regardless of gender, race or religion, we promote a strong academic foundation in a safe environment; self-direction and health consciousness.
We empower our students to respect and explore diversity and make faith-filled responsible choices, placing high value on living a Christ-centered life of service.
St. Raphael School strives to educate all students, shaping them spiritually, intellectually, socially and emotionally.
We provide students with a safe environment in which to grow into faith-filled, socially responsible, articulate, self-directed, aesthetically aware, health conscious critical thinkers.
We teach according to Christian principles through Catholic doctrine and moral values.
Together, we challenge our students to broaden their principles and values by living Christ-centered lives of service.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Raphael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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

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St. Raphael Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 49 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.

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