At a Glance
A Bronx Catholic Elementary School Rooted in Hispanic Community
Families seeking a Catholic elementary education in the Bronx who live in or near Parkchester, particularly those who value a school that reflects their community's cultural and religious identity. Parents who want their children to grow up in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood school with strong faith formation may find this a natural fit.
- Roman Catholic parish elementary school serving PK-5
- Located in a predominantly Hispanic Bronx neighborhood — the school mirrors its community
- Moderate class size (17.3:1) allowing for personal attention
- Faith-based education with daily religious instruction and community service
- Religious instruction is central to the program — families should be comfortable with Catholic education
- Very homogeneous student body (overwhelmingly Hispanic) — less demographic diversity than some parents may expect
- Located in the Bronx, which may affect commute for families in other boroughs
- As a parish school, some families may have ties to the parish — check enrollment priorities
St. Raymond is a Roman Catholic elementary school operated by a parish community in the Bronx. It serves children from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, reflecting the traditional parish school model where faith formation and academic basics go hand in hand.
The student body at St. Raymond is predominantly Hispanic (72%), with significant Black enrollment (22.4%). This is a school deeply embedded in a specific Bronx community — the demographics reflect the neighborhood itself, not a citywide or regional draw. White and Asian families are very rare here.
Parkchester is a densely populated residential neighborhood in the east Bronx, built in the 1930s as a planned community with garden apartments. It's a working- and middle-class area with a strong Puerto Rican and Dominican presence — and St. Raymond reflects that community exactly. The neighborhood has decent transit connections and local shopping, but it's not a destination for families outside the immediate area.
Parkchester is a walkable neighborhood where many families can reach the school on foot. The area is built around a small commercial center and is well-served by subway and bus lines along Tremont Avenue.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; parents praise academic preparation, caring teachers, and welcoming community for diverse learners including those with disabilities, while some cite concerns about teacher consistency and administrative communication
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Parkchester.
- What grades does ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
- ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
- ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
- ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is in Parkchester, Bronx.
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