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.

Best New York Private High Schools Belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving 4,691 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in New York include Dwight School, Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, and French-American School of New York.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the New York private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in New York (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY 10010
(212) 481-2700
Gr: NS-12 | 308 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
EF Academy New York
EF Academy New York Photo - Our campus is located an hour outside of New York City in the peaceful suburban community of Thornwood, New York.
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582 Columbus Avenue
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6028
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition listed
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.
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119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Dwight School
Dwight School Photo - Located steps away from Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight has been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872.
Alternative School
291 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
Gr: PK-12 | 955 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
French-American School of New York
French-American School of New York Photo - FASNY's track record of 100% college acceptance and 100% baccalaureate success places us among the top French-American schools in North America, while our International Baccalaureate Program has been ranked among the best in the United States.
Special Program Emphasis
320 East Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 250-0401
Gr: NS-12 | 748 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
41 Broad St. & 1 Morris St.
New York, NY 10004
(212) 232-0266
Gr: NS-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
24-50 FDR Drive
New York, NY 10010
(212) 584-3033
Gr: PK-12 | 1,483 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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