Top 3 Best Forest Hills Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,984 students in Forest Hills, NY (there are 10 public schools, serving 10,264 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Forest Hills, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Forest Hills, NY include The Kew-Forest School, Bnos Malka Academy and Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private schools in Forest Hills, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Forest Hills Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Kew-Forest School
The Kew-Forest School Photo - At The Kew-Forest School, you will find a community that nurtures lifelong learners, educators who inspire young people, and students who support each other. Established in 1918, Kew-Forest is the oldest independent co-ed, college preparatory school in Queens for students in Preschool through Grade 12. For more info, visit kewforest.org.
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Grades: NS-12
| 185 students
Bnos Malka Academy
All-girls (Jewish)
7102 113th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-2667
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Ezra Academy
(Jewish)
(1)
11945 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-5500
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion
(Jewish)
7524 Grand Central Pkwy
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-3444
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
The Community House School
Daycare / Preschool
15 Borage Pl
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-0490
Grades: NS
| 60 students
Forest Hills Jewish Center Early Childhood Program
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
10606 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-7000
Grades: NS-PK
| 105 students
Forest Hills Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
6704 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-0173
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
Our Lady Of Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
7025 Kessel St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 793-2086
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
7255 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-2622
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Forest Hills, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Forest Hills, NY include The Kew-Forest School, Bnos Malka Academy and Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion.
How many private schools are located in Forest Hills, NY?
9 private schools are located in Forest Hills, NY.
How diverse are private schools in Forest Hills, NY?
Forest Hills, NY private schools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Forest Hills, NY go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Forest Hills, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forest Hills, NY?
67% of private schools in Forest Hills, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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