Very Good

#177 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 18% of private schools

Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus

Elementary School

37 SAINT JAMES PL, New York, NY 10038

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

246

Student-Teacher

5.3:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

246

Student-Teacher

5.3:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#177 of 992

In New York

#45 of 118

public schools

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About Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus

Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus is a private elementary school in New York, NY. Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus serves approximately 246 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.5 pts above NY schools

7.4

This school 7.4 · Very Good
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus 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 Upper and Lower Campus compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.3:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

246

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.4

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 76.4% vs 0%

White 6.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.8% vs 0%

Black 1.2% vs 0%

Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus (this school)	—	246	5.3:1	7.4
PS 1 ALFRED E SMITH	0.1 mi	217	11.4:1	5.7
PS 126 JACOB AUGUST RIIS	0.2 mi	566	11.8:1	8.5
PS 124 YUNG WING	0.2 mi	500	13.5:1	9.2
PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE)	0.3 mi	351	13.5:1	9.0
SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL	0.4 mi	450	11.8:1	9.1
PS 2 MEYER LONDON	0.4 mi	277	7.3:1	7.5
MS 131	0.4 mi	291	7.3:1	7.4
PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO	0.5 mi	575	13.7:1	8.1
PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN	0.5 mi	457	10.9:1	8.1
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	0.7 mi	734	16:1	6.9
PS 234 INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL	0.7 mi	489	12.9:1	8.2
PS 134 HENRIETTA SZOLD	0.8 mi	201	11.2:1	3.8
PS 150	0.8 mi	242	18.6:1	7.8
PS 89	0.8 mi	330	13.2:1	8.6
IS 289	0.8 mi	258	11.7:1	8.4
SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL LEADERS	0.9 mi	180	9:1	5.1
LOWER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.9 mi	328	9.9:1	8.8
NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS	0.9 mi	238	—:1	6.5

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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

A 8.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.3:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.7 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,137.5

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 39%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 246

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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 76.4%

Two or More 13.0%

White 6.5%

Hispanic 2.8%

Black 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

37 SAINT JAMES PL, New York, NY 10038

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus may also want to explore other elementary 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, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 1 ALFRED E SMITH New York	0.1 mi	217	5.7
TRANSFIGURATION SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	167	5.9
PS 126 JACOB AUGUST RIIS New York	0.2 mi	566	8.5
MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS New York	0.2 mi	130	6.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (THE) New York	0.2 mi	285	6.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY MAKER ACADEMY New York	0.2 mi	517	5.3
MANHATTAN EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR ADVERTISING New York	0.2 mi	375	5.7
PS 124 YUNG WING New York	0.2 mi	500	9.2
PECK SLIP SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.3 mi	351	9.0
PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO New York	0.5 mi	575	8.1
EMMA LAZARUS HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	303	6.9
SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	450	9.1
MS 131 New York	0.4 mi	291	7.4
PACE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	534	6.5
PS 2 MEYER LONDON New York	0.4 mi	277	7.5
MESIVTA TIFERETH JERUSALEM New York	0.4 mi	260	6.0
THE TITUS SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	85	7.9
PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN New York	0.5 mi	457	8.1
NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	449	6.5
HIGH SCHOOL FOR DUAL LANGUAGE AND ASIAN STUDIES New York	0.6 mi	369	8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10038 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$115,121

Median Home Value

$865,700

Median Rent

$3,140/mo

Population

23,342

College Educated

61.6%

Homeownership

28.4%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

18%

Median Age

34.1

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CHERRY LANE SCHOOL Carle Place, NY	284	7.4
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ECOLE INTERNATIONALE DE NEW YORK - THE ECOLE New York, NY	215	7.4
EDWARD J BOSTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bohemia, NY	281	7.4
GARDEN CITY PARK SCHOOL Garden City Park, NY	295	7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus

What grades does Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus serve?

Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus?

Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus rank in NY?

Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus ranks #177 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus a private school?

Yes, Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus 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 Upper and Lower Campus a religious school?

Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 246
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 46
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 962-5265

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