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#219 of 404 private schools in NC
St Raphael Catholic School
Elementary School · Raleigh, NC
A private elementary school in Raleigh, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5815 FALLS OF NEUSE RD, Raleigh, NC 27609
- 15.5:1 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 NC.
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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 NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Raphael Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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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
$81,538
Median home value
$441,100
Median rent
$1,393/mo
College educated
61.2%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27609; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| The Fletcher AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Millbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Douglas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 513 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Raphael Catholic School is listed in Raleigh, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Raphael Catholic School
St Raphael Catholic School is a private elementary school in Raleigh, NC, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Raphael Catholic School
What grades does St Raphael Catholic School serve?
St Raphael Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Raphael Catholic School?
St Raphael Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Raphael Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Raphael Catholic School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Raphael Catholic School rank in NC?
St Raphael Catholic School ranks #219 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is St Raphael Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Raphael Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Raphael Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?
St Raphael Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Phone
- (919) 865-5750
- Area population (ZIP 27609)
- 35,548
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 27609; 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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