At a Glance
A Value-Centered Catholic Elementary School Where Academic Rigor Meets Individual Development
Families seeking a value-centered Catholic education in a residential Manhattan neighborhood, who prioritize strong academic fundamentals in English and Social Studies, and want a school that views itself as a partner in parent-led child development. Best fits families who can navigate the January 15 deadline and are comfortable with the tradeoff between a caring teacher environment and some operational concerns raised in parent reviews.
- Catholic value-centered education with academic rigor
- Full-day pre-K and kindergarten through 5th grade
- Accredited by Middle States Association and AdvancED
- Notable programs in arts, music, athletics, robotics, and science fair
- Strong emphasis on partnership between school and parents
- Small-scale elementary environment in residential Gramercy
- Mixed parent reviews — while academics and teacher quality are praised, some families express concerns about grading transparency
- Safety concerns raised specifically regarding the upper school location — prospective families should inquire about campus separation
- Bullying handling has been noted as an area where some parents feel improvements could be made
- Application deadline is January 15 — relatively early for NYC private school cycles
- Tuition of $12,000-$14,300 represents a significant investment, though moderate for Manhattan private schools
- Limited publicly available data on diversity and exact student-teacher ratios
This is a Catholic elementary school rooted in value-centered tradition, operating under Middle States Association and AdvancED accreditation. The school serves young learners from pre-K through 5th grade with a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school while grounding them in Catholic values.
Based in Gramercy — one of Manhattan's most family-dense neighborhoods — the school draws families who value both academic preparation and moral grounding. Parent reviews indicate strong performance in English and Social Studies, with teachers described as caring. However, some families have raised concerns about grading transparency, bullying response protocols, and safety near the upper school campus.
Gramercy is an affluent, tree-lined residential neighborhood in Manhattan known for its quiet streets, historic brownstones, and strong family presence. With a family density score of 98/100, it's one of the most family-friendly areas in the city — a neighborhood where parents often walk their children to school and stick around for the community feel.
Gramercy is highly walkable, and many families live within walking distance. The neighborhood's quiet, residential character makes it manageable for younger children, though the area near the upper school campus has raised some safety concerns from parents.
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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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- EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) is a private school.
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- EPIPHANY SCHOOL (THE) is in Gramercy, Manhattan.
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