Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Raphael Elementary School
About the School
- St. Raphael Elementary School in Santa Barbara, CA serves co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban midsize community.
- The school enrolls 283 udents with a student–teacher 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Raphael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
283 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
26 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Raphael Elementary School's ranking?
St. Raphael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Raphael Elementary School is Laguna Blanca School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori Center School (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
401 N Fairview Ave # 1
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 693-9383
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Christian
5950 Cathedral Oaks Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
3324 State St Ste M
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-9031
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3225 Calle Pinon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
Catholic
33 E Micheltorena St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 683-1111
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
401 N Fairview Ave # 1
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 693-9383
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Christian
5950 Cathedral Oaks Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-5834
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3225 Calle Pinon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
401 N Fairview Ave # 1
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 693-9383
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3225 Calle Pinon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-3091
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 Cambridge Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1277
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5020 San Simeon Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 692-5574
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 692-5574
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Anita Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1271
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1271
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
711 Ribera Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1268
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1268
1.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5465 Queen Anne Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1284
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1284
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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