The Kew-forest School
Tel:
(718)223-4667
- 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.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 245 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 14 / rolling
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The Kew-forest School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1918 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 245 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 47% State avg.: 28% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 14 / rolling |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 13 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | 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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