About us

St. Raphael School was started in 1961 to provide a Catholic education based in Gospel values. The school is Parish-based with many opportunities to express one’s beliefs. However, children of all faiths are welcome. The school currently educates 238 children from Early Childhood to 8th grade. The school’s primary goal is to meet the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of its students.

We enroll 238 students from 21 nearby communities.

We have 14 classrooms, ranging from Early Childhood to Grade 8

The average class size at St. Raphael School is 17 students

Our staff comprises 21 licensed teachers and seven classroom aides

St. Raphael School employs accredited specialists in Reading and Behavior Intervention to provide focused support for students in need

We offer an interdisciplinary, grade-appropriate STEM curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 8

Our students learn and play in exceptionally-maintained facilities conveniently located in the heart of West Medford Square

Students can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including:

  • Athletics programming (basketball, track, and cross country)
  • Moot court
  • Piano instruction
  • Student Council
  • Group community service

Before- and after-school childcare is available to families as needed

St. Raphael School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
St. Raphael School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).