At a Glance
A Jesuit all-boys school on the Upper East Side where academic rigor meets faith-based formation
Families seeking a traditional Jesuit college-prep education for their son in an all-boys environment, particularly those who value small class sizes, character formation alongside academics, and a community that's more economically and ethnically diverse than many Upper East Side privates. Ideal for boys who will respond to a structured, mentor-based approach and families comfortable with Catholic educational values.
- All-boys Jesuit education with a 500+ student body — a classic New York City institution with deep roots
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio — small enough for meaningful faculty mentorship
- Diversity index of 0.74 — more diverse than typical for UES private schools
- Jesuit curriculum includes Latin, philosophy, and required community service
- Strong college placement track through a college counseling program
- Need-blind admissions with substantial financial aid — not just for wealthy families
- All-boys environment isn't a fit for every family — consider whether your son thrives in single-gender settings
- Catholic/Jesuit identity means religious instruction and formation are built into the experience — families should be comfortable with this
- Tuition is significant — this is an investment in a private school education
- Competitive admissions — not every applicant is accepted
- Commute can be long for families outside Manhattan — factor in travel time
Regis operates as an all-boys Jesuit preparatory school with a 535-student enrollment spread across four grades. The 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio signals real small-group instruction rather than the larger class sizes typical at many private schools. As a Catholic institution, students engage in religious formation alongside a rigorous academic program.
With a diversity index of 0.74, Regis is notably more diverse than many Manhattan private schools, which often skew heavily White. The student body is 58.9% White, 16.1% Hispanic, 12% Multiracial, 10.1% Asian, and 3% Black. This reflects intentional outreach and need-blind admissions supported by substantial financial aid.
Regis sits in the heart of the Upper East Side's Carnegie Hill subneighborhood — one of Manhattan's most family-dense areas. This is a world of pre-war co-ops,棕色stoops, and proximity to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Families here are largely established professionals, and the neighborhood has a settled, residential feel without the energy of downtown Manhattan.
The school is well-served by the 4/5/6 train at 86th Street and multiple bus lines. Families from across Manhattan and the outer boroughs commute here, and the neighborhood's grid makes it navigable by foot from nearby transit.
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What Parents Are Saying
Exceptional academic rigor with strong teacher support; welcoming community with high parent involvement; develops well-rounded young men focused on service; excellent college preparation with many attending top universities; culture of kindness and collaboration among students; some note the pace can be challenging but ultimately rewarding.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is REGIS HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for REGIS HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.
- What grades does REGIS HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- REGIS HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into REGIS HIGH SCHOOL?
- REGIS HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is REGIS HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- REGIS HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is REGIS HIGH SCHOOL in?
- REGIS HIGH SCHOOL is in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan.
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