Bronx Catholic Girls School to Close, Sparking Protests

St. Raymond School for Girls in The Bronx is slated for closure at the end of the 2026-27 school year due to declining enrollment, prompting protests from students and parents. The Archdiocese of New York confirmed the parish's decision, citing the school operating at approximately half capacity. Students expressed concerns about being treated differently from their male counterparts at the nearby St. Raymond High School for Boys, which also faces dwindling enrollment. The school has offered partial scholarships to other all-girls schools in the area.