St. Raphael Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Crystal, MN
7301 Bass Lake Rd, Crystal, MN 55428
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
- One of the most diverse private schools in Minnesota
- Serving families in Crystal since at least 2011
In Crystal, Minnesota, St. Raphael Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 150 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 150
- Teachers
- 16.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 71 girls, 79 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Raphael Catholic School whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Raphael Catholic School
What grades does St. Raphael Catholic School serve?
St. Raphael Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Raphael Catholic School?
About 150 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Raphael Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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