Very Good
#39 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 12% of private schools
St Raphael School
Elementary School · Crystal, MN
A private elementary school in Crystal, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
7301 BASS LAKE RD, Crystal, MN 55428
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Raphael School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,519/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,004
Median home value
$277,900
Median rent
$1,291/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Prairie Seeds EL School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Meadow Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St Raphael School is listed in Crystal, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Raphael School
St Raphael School is a private elementary school in Crystal, MN, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Raphael School
What grades does St Raphael School serve?
St Raphael School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Raphael School?
St Raphael School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Raphael School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Raphael School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Raphael School rank in MN?
St Raphael School ranks #39 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Raphael School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Raphael School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Raphael School a private school?
Yes, St Raphael School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Raphael School a religious school?
St Raphael School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (763) 504-9450
- Area population (ZIP 55428)
- 32,679
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55428; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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