Is ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL a good school?

Published quality ratings aren't available for ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Parkchester.

What grades does ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL serve?

ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.

How do students get into ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL?

ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.

Is ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?

ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.

What neighborhood is ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL in?

ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL is in Parkchester, Bronx.

ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

At a Glance

A Catholic boys' school serving the Bronx with strong transit access and a working-class community

Best suited for

Families seeking a Catholic boys' school in the Bronx who value strong transit access and are comfortable with the urban environment. Best for students who thrive in a single-gender setting and whose families are aligned with Catholic educational values. Parents should carefully weigh the neighborhood safety profile in their decision-making.

What stands out

All-boys Catholic secondary school in the Bronx
Moderate student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1
Strong transit access (92/100)
Predominantly Hispanic student body reflecting the local community

Things to consider

The safety score (18/100) is very low — parents should factor neighborhood safety into their decision
Catholic identity means religious instruction and values are woven into the curriculum
Single-gender environment may not suit every student
Religious affiliation may or may not align with family preferences
Private school tuition applies

IdentitySt. Raymond Operates Within The Roman Catholic Tradition, Offering A Single-Gender Environment Designed To Serve The Educational And Spiritual Development Of Young Men In The Bronx.

An all-boys Roman Catholic high school in Parkchester, Bronx, serving grades 9-12 with a moderately small class size and traditional Catholic identity.

CommunityModerate

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (65%), with substantial Black representation (18%), modest White enrollment (6%), and a small Asian population (1.5%). The diversity index of 0.57 indicates moderate diversity — not extremely heterogeneous, but reflective of a community that isn't monolithic either.

NeighborhoodParkchester

Parkchester is a densely populated Bronx neighborhood with excellent subway access (92/100 transit score) but significant safety concerns (18/100). It's a working-class to middle-class area with a strong residential character and family density of 55/100.

Parkchester offers excellent transit connectivity, making it relatively accessible by subway from other parts of the city despite its location in the eastern Bronx.

Notable Programs

Five Advanced Placement (AP) classesForeign language programSmartBoards technology in all classroomsReligious instructionCommunity service program

What Parents Are Saying

Rated 4.05/5 on Niche from 592 reviews; 76% of students and parents agree teachers give engaging lessons and genuinely care; students describe college-preparatory environment with good engineering program and diverse student body

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL a good school?: Published quality ratings aren't available for ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Parkchester.
What grades does ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL serve?: ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
How do students get into ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL?: ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?: ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
What neighborhood is ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL in?: ST RAYMOND BOYS HIGH SCHOOL is in Parkchester, Bronx.

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