St. Raphael Catholic School is a small PreK-8 Catholic school in Saint Petersburg, FL that welcomes students with diverse learning needs. The school offers ADD/ADHD support programs designed to help students with attention and executive function challenges succeed academically while maintaining a faith-centered community environment. With just 176 students and 16 classroom teachers, St. Raphael provides a close-knit setting where individual student needs can receive attention.
The school emphasizes academic excellence within a Catholic framework, combining structured academics with faith-based values and service opportunities. Students have access to a range of extracurricular activities including sports (basketball, flag football, golf, tennis, track and field, and volleyball), arts programs (choir), and youth organizations (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and cheerleading). These programs help create a well-rounded educational experience for students with varying abilities and interests.
Tuition is $10,345 annually, and the school accepts FES-EO/FTC and FES-UA scholarships to support families. Admissions follow a rolling basis with no set deadline, allowing families flexibility in applying. For more information about ADD/ADHD support services and how the school accommodates individual learning differences, families are encouraged to contact Admissions Director Cheryl Matala at (727) 821-9663 or visit straphaelschool.net.