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St. Raphael Elementary School

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St. Raphael Elementary School in Springfield, MN, serves 84 udents from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a rural community setting.

The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 8:1 with a total of 10 teachers supporting its co–ed Catholic elementary program.

Raphael Elementary is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and a ate or regional independent school association.

The udent population includes 1.41% students of color, reflecting its demographic composition.

Located in rural Minnesota, the school offers a Catholic education with enrollment smaller than nearby PK–8 and PK–12 private schools within a 20–mile radius.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 84 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

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Student Body

Total Students

84 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 84 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,757 for elementary schools and $14,329 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).