Very Good
#177 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 18% of private schools
Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus
Elementary School · New York, NY
A private elementary school in New York, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
37 SAINT JAMES PL, New York, NY 10038
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 100Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,121
Median home value
$865,700
Median rent
$3,140/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
28.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 1 Alfred E SmithEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| PS 124 Yung WingEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| PS 126 Jacob August RiisEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Peck Slip School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus is listed in New York, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus
Transfiguration Upper and Lower Campus is a private elementary school in New York, NY, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 992 private schools in NY.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 10038)
- 23,342
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10038; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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