St. Raphael’s School is accredited by Minnesota Non-public Schools Accrediting Association.
 
St. Raphael's School is a member of the following local and national organizations.
 
Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Friends of Catholic Urban Schools (FOCUS)
National Middle School Association (NMSA)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
 
School Profile:
 
Pre-K through Grade 8
All day every day Kindergarten
Elementary program for grades 1-4
Middle school program for grades 5-8
 
Instructional Faculty:

21 teachers
1 teacher’s aide
 
Faculty Ratio is 12 students to every 1 teacher
 
Elementary Level: 1:10 teacher to student ratio for reading, 1:15 for math
 
 
Faculty and Staff:
 
Our teachers have an unwavering respect for knowledge and a passionate commitment to high standards. Many teachers have advanced degrees in their fields, and all are involved in professional development. They are committed to upholding standards of excellence and to nurturing each student’s excitement and satisfaction in achievement.
 
Facility:
 
St. Raphael's School is located in the heart of Crystal, Minnesota and is conveniently located on Bass Lake Road, with easy access from major freeways. The campus includes a school, parish, adoration chapel, and hosts a broad range of school and parish services.
 
 School Advisory Commission (SAC):
 

This group of parents and parishioners advises the principal and the pastor on school policies, budget, and school program improvements. Monthly meetings are held and information is disseminated through the website, a yearly State of the School Address, and in parent newsletters.

Parents Helping Teachers (PHT):
 
PHT is the parent organization that supports teachers and staff at St. Raphael's School. Each year PHT sponsors a variety of events — magazine drive, open house night, monthly meetings, family fun nights, spirit events, book fairs, staff appreciation dinner, and other fund raising events.