Saint Raphael School was founded in 1948 as an extension of the worshiping community of St.
Raphael Parish. Today, it is one of the largest Catholic elementary schools in the Cleveland diocese.
Nearly 800 students in grades K through 8 from communities like Westlake, Bay Village, and Avon Lake are being educated and nurtured in a vision of life, which is truly Catholic.
At the school we are committed to teaching the whole child.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Raphael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
Student Body
Total Students
721 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Raphael Elementary School's ranking?
St. Raphael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.
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 Westside Christian Academy (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Paul Westlake (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Westlake Montessori School & Childcare Center (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westlake Montessori School & Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
26830 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-5858
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-5858
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Westshore Montessori School ![Westshore Montessori School Photo]( "Westshore Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
26536 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-7911
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-7911
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 128 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27981 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Children's School
Montessori School
493 Forestview Road
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 871-8773
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 871-8773
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Westlake
Daycare / Preschool
25400 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 834-2567
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 834-2567
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
23096 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 331-1300
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 331-1300
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Magnificat High School
All-girls (Catholic)
20770 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-1572
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-1572
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hearts For Jesus Christ Christian Education Inc
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
23420 Lorain Rd # 206
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 552-6952
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 552-6952
3.8 miles
Gr: 3-12
Lutheran High School West ![Lutheran High School West Photo - Lutheran West exterior]( "Lutheran High School West Photo - Lutheran West exterior")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3850 Linden Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-1660
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-1660
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Academy ![St. Joseph Academy Photo]( "St. Joseph Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
3470 Rocky River Drive
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-6788
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-6788
5.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
27981 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
28370 Bassett Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-8773
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-8773
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
2300 Clague Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 734-7717
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 734-7717
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Ruffing Montessori School
Montessori School
1285 Orchard Park Dr
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-2250
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-2250
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
23096 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 331-1300
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 331-1300
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westlake Montessori School & Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
26830 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-5858
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-5858
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Westshore Montessori School ![Westshore Montessori School Photo]( "Westshore Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
26536 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-7911
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-7911
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 128 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27981 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Children's School
Montessori School
493 Forestview Road
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 871-8773
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 871-8773
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Westlake
Daycare / Preschool
25400 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 834-2567
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 834-2567
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Firelands Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10779 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
9351.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Firelands High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
9352 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Firelands Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
9353.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
William R Burton
Vocational School
(Math: 14%)
15181 State Route 58
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1051
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1051
9353.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 1,194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Langston Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 N Pleasant St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-7961
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-7961
9354.3 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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