At a Glance
A Small All-Girls Catholic Haven in the Bronx
Families seeking a small, faith-based, all-girls high school in the Bronx — particularly those who value intimate class sizes, Catholic tradition, and a community where their daughter will be known as an individual, not a number. Works well for daughters who thrive in supportive, single-gender environments and for families who want affordable private education with strong oversight.
- All-girls environment — one of only a few Catholic high schools for girls in NYC
- Tiny student body (237) means genuine community, not just a name on a roster
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio — exceptional personal attention
- Strong Catholic identity with service and character embedded in the experience
- 71% Hispanic student body — reflects and celebrates the local Bronx community
- Catholic affiliation means religious instruction and practices are woven into daily life — families should be comfortable with this
- As a single-gender school, social experiences differ from coed environments — some parents love this, others wonder about it
- Very small enrollment means limited athletic teams, clubs, and course offerings compared to larger schools
- Parkchester is convenient for Bronx families but requires a commute from Manhattan or outer boroughs
A small, all-girls Roman Catholic secondary school in Parkchester, Bronx. The environment is personal — with only 237 students and a striking 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio, girls get significantly more individual attention than they'd find at a larger public or private school.
This is a remarkably diverse student body for a Catholic school. Nearly three-quarters of students identify as Hispanic (71.3%), with 19.4% Black, 5.9% multiracial, and tiny percentages of Asian and White students. The diversity index of 0.5032 sits right around the middle of the scale — a far cry from the often-homogeneous portraits of Catholic schools.
Parkchester is a quiet, residential neighborhood in the east Bronx — built in the 1940s as a planned community, it maintains a suburban feel with tree-lined streets and brick apartments. It's well-served by the 6 train and has a small commercial strip along Castle Hill Avenue. The area is affordable by NYC standards and feels notably less frenetic than Manhattan or even neighboring Riverdale.
The school sits on Castle Hill Avenue, a main commercial artery with easy access to the 6 train at Castle Hill Road. Families from across the Bronx and even Westchester find this a manageable commute.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; parents praise teachers as concerned, family-like atmosphere, college readiness, and safety; some concerns about favoritism, limited resources, and extra-curricular offerings
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Parkchester.
- What grades does ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS serve?
- ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS?
- ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS public, charter, or private?
- ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS in?
- ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS is in Parkchester, Bronx.
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