St. Raphael Elementary School is a Catholic Grade School (K-8) Located In Morningside, A Neighborhood Just A Few Miles East Of Downtown Pittsburgh.
Our Teachers And Staff Are Committed To Academic Excellence And Strive To Enrich The Cultural Lives Of Our Students While Respecting Their Individual Differences.
The Life's Breath Of Our School Community Is Religious Formation, Which, Regardless Of Denomination, Provides Our Children With A Foundation Of Values That Will Last A Lifetime.
St. Raphael Is Dedicated To Consciously Nurturing Every Student's Faith Through Instruction And Example In A Challenging, Safe, Disciplined, And Respectful Environment.
Sound Educational Principles Provide The Academic Experiences That Speak To The Individual Needs Of Each Child.
Our Students Are Encouraged To Use Their God-given Gifts. Parents, Faculty, And Staff Work As A Team To Help Our Children Develop A Fundamental Respect For All People, Cultures, And Heritages.
Together, We Uphold The Vitures That Are Core To A Spirit-filled Community Justice, Peace, And Reverence.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby 17³Ô¹Ïs
The nearest high school to St. Raphael Elementary School is The Neighborhood Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Tolatr Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Students
Tolatr Academy
Alternative School
Grades: PK-7 | 18 students 0.3 miles 1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
0.3
PK-7
18
Grades: 6-12 | 131 students 0.4 miles 709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
0.4
6-12
131
Grades: PK-8 | 178 students 1.2 miles 201 S Winebiddle St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 441-5792
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 441-5792
1.2
PK-8
178
Watson Institut Social Center For Academic Achievemnt
Special Education School
Grades: 4-12 | 33 students 1.2 miles 200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
1.2
4-12
33
Grades: 1-12 | 69 students 1.2 miles 255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
1.2
1-12
69
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