St. Raphael Elementary School

Saint Raphael School was founded in 1948 as an extension of the worshiping community of St.
Raphael Parish. Today, it is one of the largest Catholic elementary schools in the Cleveland diocese.
Nearly 800 students in grades K through 8 from communities like Westlake, Bay Village, and Avon Lake are being educated and nurtured in a vision of life, which is truly Catholic.
At the school we are committed to teaching the whole child.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 721 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Raphael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Student Body

Total Students
721 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
St. Raphael Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1

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 Ohio 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).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 721 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cuyahoga County, OH is $9,291 for elementary schools and $15,472 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cuyahoga County, OH is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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