St. Raphael Elementary School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Raphael Elementary School

160 Saint Josephs St
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Tel: (805) 967-2115

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St. Raphael Elementary School in Santa Barbara, CA serves co鈥揺d udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a suburban midsize community.

The school enrolls 283 udents with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 31:1 and an average class size of 26.

As a Catholic elementary school,. Raphael is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Approximately 50% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Raphael ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for having one of the large student bodies.

Quick Facts (2026)

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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

283 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

31:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

26 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 283 students
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara, CA is $30,154 for elementary schools and $31,337 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Barbara, CA is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).