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School Overview

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Overall
B
Matriculation C
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B-
Community A+
Reviews C
Kew-Forest is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school for students in grades Pre-K-12. All graduates are expected to go on to college, and for that reason, the school's programs emphasize the traditional values in education that will provide a foundation for post-secondary work. The mission of The Kew-Forest School is to provide an academically challenging college-preparatory education to a culturally diverse community in a structured, caring environment. Students are encouraged to achieve their individual potential and strive for personal integrity and respect for others.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$52,052
Enrollment
206
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
82%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
AP
11
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
14

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Northwestern University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#17 Rice University 1 +
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +

AP Scores

(2022)
80%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(11)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
United States Government and Politics
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Sports

(10)
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Soccer
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Soccer
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(18)
Books & Cookies Club
Centennial Cookbook Club
Computer Science Club
Dance Squad
Debate Club
Drama Club
Books & Cookies Club
Centennial Cookbook Club
Computer Science Club
Dance Squad
Debate Club
Drama Club
Dumbledore’s Army (Harry Potter Club)
Fashion Club
Forensics Club
Games & Strategy
Kaleidoscope Club (social justice
diversity and inclusion)
LGBTQ+ Awareness Club
Mock Trial
Model United Nations Club
Psychology Club
Science Research Club
The Blotter (Yearbook)
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Arts

(6)
Music
Piano
Theater
3D Design
Art
Drama

Contact Info

https://www.kewforest.org
119-17 Union Turnpike, Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-268-4667
admission@kewforest.org
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: PK-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1918
Campus Size: 2 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/20
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 4365
ISEE: 331940
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Kew-Forest School

Tell me a bit about The Kew-Forest School.
The Kew-Forest School is Co-ed private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1918 , and currently has about 206 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.kewforest.org.
Does The Kew-Forest School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Kew-Forest School is offering 11 AP courses.

The Kew-Forest School also have 82% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Kew-Forest School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, Amherst College, Rice University and University of Notre Dame.
What is the application requirement for The Kew-Forest School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Kew-Forest School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for The Kew-Forest School?
The day tuition for The Kew-Forest School in 2024 is $52,052 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@kewforest.org .
Where is The Kew-Forest School located?
The Kew-Forest School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is The Kew-Forest School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Kew-Forest School is among the most popular schools, within top 474 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Kew-Forest School has been favorited by 20 users.
How do I complete an application for The Kew-Forest School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Kew-Forest School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Kew-Forest School’s official site: https://www.kewforest.org or call them at 718-268-4667.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Kew-Forest School?
Yes, here are few: Archbishop Molloy High School, Bay Ridge Preparatory School and Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for The Kew-Forest School?
The overall rating for The Kew-Forest School is B.

The section ratings of The Kew-Forest School are:
C for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews

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