
11917 Union Tpke, Forest Hills, NY, 11375-0113
Tel:
(718)268-4667
Grades: PK - 12 | 247 students
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.
School Overview: |
The Kew-forest School
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1918 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 247 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 44% (NY School Avg.: 22%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 14 / rolling | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Soccer | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 13 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Chemistry Club | Community Service | |
| Dissection Club | Drama Club | |
| Film Club | Foreign Language Clubs | |
| Girls' Choir | MockTrial | |
| Model UN | Newspaper | |
| Peer Counseling | Student Council | |
| Yearbook | ||
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The Kew-Forest School - Lower School Holiday Show (Pre-K, K and 1st grade Performance)
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