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St. Raphael Elementary School

160 Saint Josephs St Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Tel: (805) 967-2115

www.straphaelschoolsb.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 283 students
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

St. Raphael Elementary School in Santa Barbara, CA serves co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban midsize community.
The school enrolls 283 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 31:1 and an average class size of 26.
As a Catholic elementary school,.
Raphael is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Approximately 50% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Raphael ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for having one of the large student bodies.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 283 students
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Raphael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Raphael Elementary School
Nursery	36
Pre-K	25
Kind	39
1	25
2	22
3	19
4	24
5	28
6	14
7	22
8	29

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Student Body

Total Students

283 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

31:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

26 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara, CA is $30,154 for elementary schools and $31,337 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Barbara, CA is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).