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Forest Hills Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,035 students in Forest Hills, NY, 17% of all K-12 students in Forest Hills, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Forest Hills Private Schools (2026-27)

The Kew-Forest School Photo
The Kew-Forest School
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
(2)
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Map of Ezra Academy
Ezra Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Jewish
11945 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-5500
(1)
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Map of Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion
Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students
Jewish
7524 Grand Central Pkwy
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-3444
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Map of Bnos Malka Academy
Bnos Malka Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
All-girls (Jewish)
7102 113th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-2667
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Map of The Community House School
The Community House School
Gr: NS | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
15 Borage Pl
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-0490
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Map of Forest Hills Jewish Center Early Childhood Program
Forest Hills Jewish Center Early Childhood Program
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
10606 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-7000
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Map of Forest Hills Montessori School
Forest Hills Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
6704 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-0173
(1)
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Map of Our Lady Of Catholic Academy
Our Lady Of Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Catholic
7025 Kessel St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 793-2086
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Map of Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Catholic Academy
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Catholic
7255 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-2622
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Forest Hills, NY Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
2,035
Students
$11,017
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
60%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Forest Hills)
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
2,035 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
60%
39%
0.62
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
85 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
336 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
8%
# Black Students
104 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
1,179 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
57%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
369 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
18%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
175 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,017
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,000
$10,886
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Forest Hills, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Forest Hills, NY include Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion, The Kew-Forest School, and Ezra Academy.
How many private schools are located in Forest Hills?
9 private schools are located in Forest Hills.
How diverse are private schools in Forest Hills?
Forest Hills private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Forest Hills go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Forest Hills are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forest Hills?
67% of private schools in Forest Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Forest Hills are often viewed compared to one another?

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