St. Raphael School
St. Raphael's School is a fully accredited Catholic school for students in Pre-K thru 8th grade.
St. Raphael's program begins with Pre-K and continues through 8th grade.
We are an accredited school offering a curriculum approved by the archdiocese.
We stress the fundamental skills necessary for quality writing, comprehensive reading, and sound mathematics.
In addition to the fundamentals, our students receive weekly Spanish instruction, computer lab, and much more.
The students and staff participate in spiritual activities including daily religion class, prayer, and weekly mass.
Local faith-based and public high schools agree that St. Raphael's students are academically and socially well prepared for entering high school.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 169 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,280
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Raphael School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1953
Student Body
Total Students
169 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
Admissions Associate
Mary Kay Qualseth
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Fall Musical
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The nearest high school to St. Raphael School is RiverTree School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Evergreen Montessori (1.1 miles away)
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