Transfiguration Upper And Lower Campus

37 Saint James Pl New York, NY 10038
transfigurationschoolnyc.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Transfiguration Upper And Lower Campus in New York, NY, serves 299 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in an urban community setting.
  • The school has a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 46 teachers providing instruction across elementary and middle school levels.
  • It is affiliated with the Catholic Church and a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
  • Transfiguration ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York state for diversity, with 92.5% of its student body representing students of color.
  • Tuition rates are positioned within the context of New York's private school market, where average elementary school tuition is $46,382.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Transfiguration Upper And Lower Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
299 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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The application deadline for Transfiguration Upper And Lower Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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