At a Glance
A Catholic all-girls community where diversity and academic rigor meet on the Upper East Side
Families seeking a Catholic, all-girls high school environment on the Upper East Side, with an emphasis on small class sizes and a diverse community. It's a strong fit for daughters who thrive in single-sex settings and families who value faith-based education with academic rigor. Parents should be prepared for tuition costs and should consider whether their daughter is comfortable with a all-girls environment through all four years of high school.
- All-girls environment designed to build confidence and leadership in young women
- Small community with 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio — teachers know students by name
- Roman Catholic identity integrating faith and service into daily life
- High diversity index (0.7004) — more diverse than typical Manhattan private schools
- Location in a family-dense, residential neighborhood with strong community feel
- Tuition is not disclosed in available data — parents should contact the school directly for current costs
- As a religious school, students participate in faith-based programming including prayer and service requirements
- Single-sex education means no coed social experience during school hours — families should consider whether this fits their daughter's preferences
- The school draws from across the city, so commute times vary significantly depending on where families live
- With only 321 students, the school is small — this means fewer athletic teams and extracurricular options compared to larger schools
A Roman Catholic all-girls preparatory high school with a century-plus legacy in Manhattan, St. Jean Baptiste serves young women seeking a faith-based education within a single-sex environment. The school operates with 21 full-time teachers and emphasizes both academic preparation and character development rooted in Catholic values.
The student body at St. Jean Baptiste is notably diverse — nearly half (48.3%) of students identify as Hispanic, 43.6% as Black, 5% as White, and 3.1% as Asian. With a diversity index of 0.7004, this is one of the more racially and ethnically diverse private schools in Manhattan. This mix reflects the school's broad reach across New York City neighborhoods.
St. Jean Baptiste sits in the Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill neighborhood, one of Manhattan's most family-dense areas (scoring 97/100 for family density). The neighborhood is known for its prewar buildings, proximity to Central Park, and access to cultural institutions. It's an area where traditional Manhattan elegance meets residential quiet.
The Upper East Side is highly walkable, with easy access to subway lines along Lexington, Third, and Second Avenues. Families relocating from other boroughs often find the neighborhood accessible despite its reputation as an affluent enclave.
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What Parents Are Saying
Generally positive - parents praise academic rigor, college prep support (SAT prep free), and scholarship opportunities. Students describe school as academically challenging with focused peers. GreatSchools rating 4.2/5 from 9 reviews
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.
- What grades does ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL?
- ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL in?
- ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL is in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan.
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