St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Yearly Tuition: $16,454
Average class size: 34 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 4 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1954

School Calendar

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School Motto

Strength Through Unity

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

55%

Average Class Size

34 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 4 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$16,454

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Tuition Notes

Tuition discount available for parishioners and siblings.

Admissions Director

Francesca Harter

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic DecathlonChess

MechatronicsStudent Government

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Flag Football

School Notes

St. Raymond is a vital TK-8 Catholic school committed to educating the whole child.
Serving the community for over 60 years, St. Raymond School in partnership with parents graduates innovative, service-driven scholars who are ready to lead and prepared academically for success in high school and beyond.

St. Raymond School offers both a traditional and transformative learning experience that is grounded in our Catholic faith. Our students show their faith in God by how they act and who they choose to be in the world.
We believe learning is collaborative rather than a competitive exercise. Faculty are dedicated to preparing inspired learners committed to seeing the dignity of every person through their own process of spiritual and personal growth.
We challenge our students to acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses constructively through intentional spiritual, academic, service, athletic, and social experiences empowering them to become transformational thinkers and collaborative communicators.
Our students believe it is essential to always ask, ponder, and investigate the unknown in order to propose, devise, and enact transformative solutions establishing a more just society.
Lead faculty members are all fully credentialed and represent over 426 years of education experience. Thirteen faculty members hold advanced degrees.
Nearly 100% of graduates are accepted to their high school of choice where they consistently place into the honors programs.
St. Raymond School fuses rigorous instruction with cutting edge technology in order to cultivate engaged learners. We have a 1-1 device program in Grades K-8 and Mechatronics is offered in Grades 1-8.
Faith Formation, Community Service and Athletics are key components of daily life for students. Academic Decathlon and involvement in Student Government is encouraged in the upper grades.
The St. Raymond School parent community is active and involved.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michael O'Shea - Star athlete at the University of California, Berkeley, Class of 2010 -
- Sarah King - Award-winning author, Class of 2012 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School cost?

St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School's tuition is approximately $16,454 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School?

St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School famous alumni include: Michael O'Shea - Star athlete at the University of California, Berkeley, Class of 2010 and Sarah King - Award-winning author, Class of 2012.

What sports does St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School offer?

St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School's ranking?

St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School is Feb. 4 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 4 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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