At a Glance
A value-centered Catholic elementary school pairing faith and academics in Gramercy
Best suited for
Families seeking a faith-rooted elementary education at a more accessible Manhattan price point, who are comfortable taking ownership of the middle and high school search after fifth grade and who want a school that explicitly partners with parents.
What stands out
- Value-centered Catholic tradition that intentionally integrates faith with academics and whole-child development
- Tuition of $12,000–$14,300 — relatively modest for a Manhattan private elementary school
- Dual accreditation from the Middle States Association and AdvancED
- Programs spanning arts, music, athletics, robotics, and science fair
- Reviewers consistently cite strong preparation for entry into competitive New York high schools
Things to consider
- The program runs through fifth grade only, so families will need a separate middle and high school search
- Parent reviews are mixed: while academics and teacher care draw praise, some families have raised concerns about grading practices and how the school handles bullying
- Faith-based identity is core to the program — fit with Catholic tradition should be a genuine consideration
- Some reviewers have flagged concerns related to the school's physical location; an in-person visit is the best way to assess comfort with the building and surroundings
Identity
A Catholic elementary school rooted in a value-centered tradition, accredited by both the Middle States Association and AdvancED.
Community
A Catholic school serving families drawn to faith-based elementary education in a neighborhood that skews affluent and highly educated.
Neighborhood
Gramercy is a quiet, residential Manhattan neighborhood with a median household income of $153,847 and a poverty rate of 10.8% — both figures that place it well above typical NYC norms. The area has a settled, low-key character that fits a school seeking a calmer elementary environment.
The 23 St-Baruch College station on the 6 line is roughly a six-minute walk, with the 3 Av L stop about eight minutes away and the 28 St 6-line stop about nine minutes on foot — solid coverage for getting around Manhattan and into Brooklyn via the L.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - praised for strong academics in English and Social Studies, caring teachers, and good preparation for high schools; concerns raised about grading practices, safety near upper school location, and handling of bullying
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Gramercy.
- What grades does EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) serve?
- EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE)?
- EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) public, charter, or private?
- EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) is a private school.
- What neighborhood is EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) in?
- EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) is in Gramercy, Manhattan.