St. Raphael Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Raleigh, NC
5815 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 6 Catholic schools in Raleigh
St. Raphael Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Raleigh, North Carolina, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 458 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 458
- Teachers
- 34.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 241 girls, 217 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Raleigh
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
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.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
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 K–8.
How many students attend St. Raphael Catholic School?
About 458 students, with 13 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. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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