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#619 of 992 private schools in NY

Transfiguration School

Middle School

29 MOTT ST, New York, NY 10013

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

167

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.9

Grades

4th – 8th

Enrollment

167

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.9

Grades

4th – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#619 of 992

In New York

#103 of 118

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About Transfiguration School

Transfiguration School is a private middle school in New York, NY. Transfiguration School serves approximately 167 students, and covers grades 4th-8th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Transfiguration School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #619 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

5.9

This school 5.9 · Average
NY avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 167 students, Transfiguration School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Transfiguration School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Transfiguration School compares to 239 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

167

This School

428

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.9

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 91.6% vs 0%

White 4.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.4% vs 0%

Black 1.8% vs 0%

Transfiguration School New York Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Transfiguration School (this school)	—	167	12.9:1	5.9
PS 1 ALFRED E SMITH	0.2 mi	217	11.4:1	5.7
PS 124 YUNG WING	0.2 mi	500	13.5:1	9.2
PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO	0.3 mi	575	13.7:1	8.1
PS 126 JACOB AUGUST RIIS	0.3 mi	566	11.8:1	8.5
MS 131	0.3 mi	291	7.3:1	7.4
PS 2 MEYER LONDON	0.4 mi	277	7.3:1	7.5
SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL	0.4 mi	450	11.8:1	9.1
PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN	0.4 mi	457	10.9:1	8.1
PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	351	13.5:1	9.0
PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL	0.7 mi	489	12.9:1	8.2
MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II	0.7 mi	66	8.2:1	7.3
UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.7 mi	164	8.2:1	6.0
PS 184 SHUANG WEN	0.8 mi	734	16:1	6.9
SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL LEADERS	0.8 mi	180	9:1	5.1
PS 89	0.8 mi	330	13.2:1	8.6
IS 289	0.8 mi	258	11.7:1	8.4
PS 20 ANNA SILVER	0.8 mi	379	12.6:1	5.5
MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL	0.8 mi	182	10.7:1	4.8
PS 142 AMALIA CASTRO	0.8 mi	373	11.7:1	4.2
PS 134 HENRIETTA SZOLD	0.8 mi	201	11.2:1	3.8

Showing 20 of 239 schools. View all schools in New York

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,300

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 16%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 167

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Asian 91.6%

White 4.2%

Hispanic 2.4%

Black 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

29 MOTT ST, New York, NY 10013

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Transfiguration School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. PS 124 YUNG WING (rated 9.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE) (rated 9.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
TRANSFIGURATION UPPER AND LOWER CAMPUS New York	0.2 mi	246	7.4
PS 1 ALFRED E SMITH New York	0.2 mi	217	5.7
PS 124 YUNG WING New York	0.2 mi	500	9.2
PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO New York	0.3 mi	575	8.1
MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS New York	0.3 mi	130	6.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (THE) New York	0.3 mi	285	6.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY MAKER ACADEMY New York	0.3 mi	517	5.3
MANHATTAN EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR ADVERTISING New York	0.3 mi	375	5.7
PS 126 JACOB AUGUST RIIS New York	0.3 mi	566	8.5
EMMA LAZARUS HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	303	6.9
MS 131 New York	0.3 mi	291	7.4
PACE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	534	6.5
PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.5 mi	351	9.0
SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	450	9.1
PS 2 MEYER LONDON New York	0.4 mi	277	7.5
MESIVTA TIFERETH JERUSALEM New York	0.4 mi	260	6.0
PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN New York	0.4 mi	457	8.1
NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	449	6.5
HIGH SCHOOL FOR DUAL LANGUAGE AND ASIAN STUDIES New York	0.5 mi	369	8.8
ESSEX STREET ACADEMY New York	0.5 mi	356	8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10013 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$159,474

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$2,378/mo

Population

28,215

College Educated

72%

Homeownership

29.5%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

40.3

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IS 211 JOHN WILSON Brooklyn, NY	217	5.9
JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 Brooklyn, NY	158	5.9
BRONX MATHEMATICS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) Bronx, NY	159	6.0
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MOTT HALL CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx, NY	183	6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Transfiguration School

What grades does Transfiguration School serve?

Transfiguration School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Transfiguration School?

Transfiguration School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Transfiguration School?

The student-teacher ratio at Transfiguration School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Transfiguration School rank in NY?

Transfiguration School ranks #619 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Transfiguration School's MySchoolScout rating?

Transfiguration School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Transfiguration School a private school?

Yes, Transfiguration School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Transfiguration School a religious school?

Transfiguration School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Bike Score: 89 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 4th – 8th
Enrollment: 167
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 200 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 962-5265

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