St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked KY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 395 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School
Pre-K	48
Kind	26
1	31
2	19
3	19
4	20
5	82
6	33
7	45
8	72

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Year Founded

1949

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003, 2020

Student Body

Total Students

395 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 13%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$7,146 for one child; $10,650 for two children; $14,177 for three or more children

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Raphael School is a Catholic learning community organized to foster the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of its members in a spirit of dedication, freedom and love that is based on the gospel message.
The Catholic Community of St. Raphael the Archangel prepares its students to live out their Catholic faith in a global, technological society by providing quality instruction in a friendly, caring environment.
The primary and ultimate purpose for the existence of St. Raphael School is to assist parents in fulfilling their role of educating their children with a quality Catholic education.

St. Raphael School is a Catholic learning community organized to foster the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of its members in a spirit of dedication, freedom and love that is based on the gospel message.
The Catholic Community of St. Raphael the Archangel prepares its students to live out their Catholic faith in a global, technological society by providing quality instruction in a friendly, caring environment.
The primary and ultimate purpose for the existence of St. Raphael School is to assist parents in fulfilling their role of educating their children with a quality Catholic education.

Source: Verified school update

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What is St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School's ranking?

St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School?

The application deadline for St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School located?

St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School is located in the Gardiner Lane neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 1 other private schools located in Gardiner Lane.

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