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St. Raphael School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Hamilton, NJ

151 Gropp Ave, Hamilton, NJ 08610

Overall grade: A+

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What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Hamilton
  • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
  • Serving families in Hamilton since at least 2011

In Hamilton, New Jersey, St. Raphael School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 138 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Trenton. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
138
Teachers
14.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 65 girls, 73 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    263’11–12276’13–14234’15–16202’17–18157’19–20141’21–22138’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K13
    123
    216
    310
    417
    518
    610
    718
    813

    Student body

    White61%
    Hispanic or Latino20%
    Black9%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Raphael School

    What grades does St. Raphael School serve?

    St. Raphael School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Raphael School?

    About 138 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Raphael School?

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