School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Raphael Elementary School is a Catholic Grade School (K-8) Located In Morningside, A Neighborhood Just A Few Miles East Of Downtown Pittsburgh.
- Our Teachers And Staff Are Committed To Academic Excellence And Strive To Enrich The Cultural Lives Of Our Students While Respecting Their Individual Differences.
- The Life's Breath Of Our School Community Is Religious Formation, Which, Regardless Of Denomination, Provides Our Children With A Foundation Of Values That Will Last A Lifetime.
- St. Raphael Is Dedicated To Consciously Nurturing Every Student's Faith Through Instruction And Example In A Challenging, Safe, Disciplined, And Respectful Environment.
- Sound Educational Principles Provide The Academic Experiences That Speak To The Individual Needs Of Each Child.
- Our Students Are Encouraged To Use Their God-given Gifts.
- Parents, Faculty, And Staff Work As A Team To Help Our Children Develop A Fundamental Respect For All People, Cultures, And Heritages.
- Together, We Uphold The Vitures That Are Core To A Spirit-filled Community Justice, Peace, And Reverence.
- St. Raphael Elementary School is a Catholic Grade School (K-8) Located In Morningside, A Neighborhood Just A Few Miles East Of Downtown Pittsburgh.
- Our Teachers And Staff Are Committed To Academic Excellence And Strive To Enrich The Cultural Lives Of Our Students While Respecting Their Individual Differences.
- The Life's Breath Of Our School Community Is Religious Formation, Which, Regardless Of Denomination, Provides Our Children With A Foundation Of Values That Will Last A Lifetime.
- St. Raphael Is Dedicated To Consciously Nurturing Every Student's Faith Through Instruction And Example In A Challenging, Safe, Disciplined, And Respectful Environment.
- Sound Educational Principles Provide The Academic Experiences That Speak To The Individual Needs Of Each Child.
- Our Students Are Encouraged To Use Their God-given Gifts.
- Parents, Faculty, And Staff Work As A Team To Help Our Children Develop A Fundamental Respect For All People, Cultures, And Heritages.
- Together, We Uphold The Vitures That Are Core To A Spirit-filled Community Justice, Peace, And Reverence.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Raphael Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Raphael Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Raphael Elementary School is The Neighborhood Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Tolatr Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Sports: 3
201 S Winebiddle St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 441-5792
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students
Extracurriculars: 8
5711 Howe St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-7182
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Sports: 3
201 S Winebiddle St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 441-5792
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Sports: 3
201 S Winebiddle St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 441-5792
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
6202 Alder St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
205 Brilliant Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
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Miles
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(724) 222-5064
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
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(724) 746-2890
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
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Fort Cherry El Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
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Rank:
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110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
9313.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
9313.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Allison Park Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 30%10
803 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
9313.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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