History
St. Raymond School was established in 1986 and is the newest Catholic School within the Oakland Diocese. An educational ministry of St. Raymond Parish and the Diocese of Oakland, provides a quality, Catholic education in a community of faith and love for preschool through Eighth grade. The administration, faculty, and staff facilitate learning committed to academic excellence and to educating the whole child: spiritually, academically, socially, physically, and culturally. Students are encouraged to persevere through challenges, solve problems, and seek deeper knowledge. The school provides a safe, secure environment with support services and comprehensive co-curricular activities as part of our educational program. We work in partnership with parents as primary educators of the child, to nurture faith, a love of learning and global citizenship. Students are taught to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others for the good of the Church and the world.
Specialties
St. Raymond School offers a comprehensive preschool through eighth grade curriculum. We instill learning expectations in our students which include preparing for the challenges of life by striving for academic success, serving the Gospel of Jesus Christ by being compassionate, and achieving success by believing in themselves, being disciplined in their learning, and fostering a deeper understanding of their Catholic faith. St. Raymond School has dual-accreditation by WCEA (Western Catholic Education Association) and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). Mission Statement: Guided by our Catholic Faith, St. Raymond School empowers all students to achieve academic excellence, prepare for the challenges of life, and serve the Gospel of Jesus Christ.