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The Kew-Forest School
  • Private
  • FOREST HILLS, NY
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The Kew-Forest School

#42 in Best Private High Schools in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • FOREST HILLS, NY
  • 24 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A minus
    6. Sports
      C+
    kewforest.org
    (718) 268-4667
    119-17 UNION TURNPIKE
    FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
    About The Kew-Forest School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 15
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $44,500
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    60%
    Average Financial Aid
    $27,000
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    LOWER SCHOOL

    The Lower School (Preschool – Grade 5) at Kew-Forest is committed to educating the whole child. From our approach to social-emotional learning, our commitment to the arts, and our academic program, students in the Lower School have a rich, well-rounded foundation to carry them through to the next level. The community is close-knit and we partner with families to cheer successes and handle bumps in the road together.

    MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL

    The Middle (Grades 6 – 8) and Upper (Grades 9 – 12) School is a truly global community. Our educators are committed to helping our students define who they are as scholars, athletes, artists, and citizens. Talented faculty members lead challenging and thought-provoking courses, numerous interscholastic athletic teams, more than a dozen extracurricular or co-curricular clubs, and regular opportunities to serve the internal and external community.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1370
    24 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    10 responses
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    More About The Kew-Forest School Academics

    The Kew-Forest School is a candidate school* for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

    academic spotlight

    This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students. *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 3 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 3 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Field Day
      18%
    • International Night
      18%
    • The Gala
      18%
    • Varsity vs. Alumni basketball game
      18%
    • Grandparents Day
      9%
    • Outdoor Adventure Trip
      9%
    • Red vs Blue
      9%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    185
    33%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 3 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 3 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 3 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $34,500
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    3 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    Website
    kewforest.org/academics/lower-school-preschool---grade-5
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      Yes

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 5 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 5 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 5 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    67%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 3 responses
    0%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 3 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 3 responses

    Living in the Area

    Forest Hills
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C minus
    Median Household Income
    $103,599
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,919
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $604,413
    National
    $244,900
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