St. Raphael Elementary School serves 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Raphael Elementary School is 31:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Raphael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
283 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
26 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Raphael Elementary School's ranking?
St. Raphael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Raphael Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Raphael Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Raphael Elementary School is Laguna Blanca School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori Center School (1.3 miles away)
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Montessori Center School![Montessori Center School Photo]( "Montessori Center School Photo")
Montessori School
Grades: PK-6 | 235 students 1.3 miles 401 N Fairview Ave # 1
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 693-9383
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 693-9383
1.3
PK-6
235
Coastline Christian Academy![Coastline Christian Academy Photo]( "Coastline Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Grades: K-8 | 142 students 1.4 miles 5950 Cathedral Oaks Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
1.4
K-8
142
Grades: PK-12 | 437 students 3.2 miles 4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
3.2
PK-12
437
Grades: 9-12 | 282 students 3.4 miles 4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
3.4
9-12
282
Grades: NS-6 | 72 students 4 miles 7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
4
NS-6
72
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