St. Raymond is a vital TK-8 Catholic school committed to educating the whole child.
Serving the community for over 60 years, St. Raymond School in partnership with parents graduates innovative, service-driven scholars who are ready to lead and prepared academically for success in high school and beyond.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Yearly Tuition: $12,136
- Average class size: 34 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1954
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 52%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
Average Class Size
34 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,136
Tuition Notes
Tuition discount available for parishioners and siblings.
Admissions Director
Roderick Harrison
Admissions Associate
Angie Fraino
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic DecathlonChess
MechatronicsStudent Government
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Flag Football
School Notes
- School Motto: Strength Through Unity
- St. Raymond School offers both a traditional and transformative learning experience that is grounded in our Catholic faith. Our students show their faith in God by how they act and who they choose to be in the world.
- We believe learning is collaborative rather than a competitive exercise. Faculty are dedicated to preparing inspired learners committed to seeing the dignity of every person through their own process of spiritual and personal growth.
- We challenge our students to acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses constructively through intentional spiritual, academic, service, athletic, and social experiences empowering them to become transformational thinkers and collaborative communicators.
- Our students believe it is essential to always ask, ponder, and investigate the unknown in order to propose, devise, and enact transformative solutions establishing a more just society.
- Lead faculty members are all fully credentialed and represent over 426 years of education experience. Thirteen faculty members hold advanced degrees.
- Nearly 100% of graduates are accepted to their high school of choice where they consistently place into the honors programs.
- St. Raymond School fuses rigorous instruction with cutting edge technology in order to cultivate engaged learners. We have a 1-1 device program in Grades K-8 and Mechatronics is offered in Grades 1-8.
- Faith Formation, Community Service and Athletics are key components of daily life for students. Academic Decathlon and involvement in Student Government is encouraged in the upper grades.
- The St. Raymond School parent community is active and involved.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michael O'Shea - Star athlete at the University of California, Berkeley, Class of 2010
- Sarah King - Award-winning author, Class of 2012
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School cost?
St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School's tuition is approximately $12,136 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School?
St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School famous alumni include: Michael O'Shea - Star athlete at the University of California, Berkeley, Class of 2010 and Sarah King - Award-winning author, Class of 2012.
What sports does St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School offer?
St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School's ranking?
St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
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