St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School

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.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

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

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003, 2020

Student Body

Total Students
395 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
St. Raphael The Archangel Continuation School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and 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
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

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

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Louisville, KY is $11,556 for elementary schools and $13,122 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Louisville, KY is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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