Jewish Girls' School
63, Park Street Kolkata West Bengal - 700016 India · Kolkata · West Bengal
If you’re looking for a girls’ school in central Kolkata with a long history and a strong academic tradition, Jewish Girls’ School on Park Street is one you’ll want to know about.
Basic Details
- Boards
- ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII), affiliated to CISCE
- Classes
- Pre‑school to Grade XII
- Co-ed
- No – Girls only
- Boarding
- None currently; operates as a day school
- Founded
- 1881 (opened 18 January 1881)
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not published; confirm directly with school
- Students
- Not published; Class X (63 appeared), Class XII (92 appeared)
- Staff
- Principal: Mrs. Indira Bhattacharyya, Long-serving teachers noted by alumni
Summary for the Parent
Overview
Jewish Girls’ School is a heritage ICSE/ISC girls’ day school in the heart of Kolkata.
It combines a long academic tradition with a close-knit community feel.
The school’s strengths lie in its disciplined academics and cultural grounding, though parents should check facilities and administrative responsiveness in person.
What kind of child will this school work best for
- A child who enjoys structured, traditional learning
- A child who values cultural and heritage settings
- A child comfortable in a compact, urban campus
Strengths
- Long academic tradition and strong ICSE/ISC results
- Central location on Park Street
- Dedicated teachers and loyal alumni base
- Reasonable fees for the area
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
- Limited sports and open space
- Mixed reviews on sanitation and administration
- No school-run transport
- Unclear subject options for ISC
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- Can you share the latest fee structure and subject list?
- What safety and sanitation measures are in place?
- How does the school communicate with parents?
- Are there plans to upgrade facilities or introduce CCTV?
- Can parents visit classrooms before admission?
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