The Knox School

541 Long Beach Road, Saint James, NY, 11780-0117
Tel: (631)686-1600
Grades: 6 - 12 | 142 students
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 The Knox School provides a home by the shore for a diverse community of enthusiastic and scholastically motivated students. Here, students learn to be exceptional as they develop a strong academic foundation and an appreciation for different perspectives, all the while drawing strength from their unity of purpose.  At Knox, we hope to enrich each student with our embracing community, inspiring teachers, enduring friendships and a limitless array of opportunities to learn and to lead.

School Overview:
The Knox School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1904
Student Body
Total Students 142 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 45%
Average Class Size 11 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry AP English Language
AP Physics AP Psychology
AP Statistics AP Studio Art
AP U.S. History
Average SAT score 1629
Average ACT score 23
Classroom dress code Formal
(Khaki pants, dress shirt, blazer)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $23,870
Tuition Notes The tuition cost listed is that of a day student in grades 8th-12th. For boarding tuition or day student tuition for grade 6th and 7th, please contact the admission office.
% on Financial Aid 24%
Average Financial Aid Grant $24,685
Acceptance Rate 58%
Admissions Director Duncan Marshall
Admissions Associate Brittany Olenczak
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Crew Cross Country
Dance Equestrian
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Tennis Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 12 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Cartooning Chess Club
Community Service Creative Writing
Debate Team Environmental Club
Film Society Gourmet Club
Meterology Club Model United Nations
Science and Engineering Club Yoga

School Notes:

    • Visual and performing arts
    • Equestrian program on-campus
    • Family-oriented atmosphere
    • Safe and tranquil campus
    • 5-day and 7-day boarding

    Profile last updated: 05/16/2012

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