Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Kew-Forest School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
The Kew-Forest School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1918
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
School Motto
To make every child a force for good.
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Number of AP Courses
12 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Additional courses available through One SchoolhouseArt
BiologyCalculus BC
Computer ScienceEnglish Language
English LiteratureLaw and Government
PhysicsSpanish Language
Spanish LiteratureUS History
World History
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,800 ~ $49,750
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade and school year. For more information, please contact the school.
% on Financial Aid
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,000
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Soraya Diaz Tamayo
Admissions Associate
Lyla Eaton
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Colors
Blue, Red
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
American Math CompetitionBody & Lush Essentials Club
Books and Cookies ClubBuilders/Inventors & Robotics/ Lego Club
Business ClubCommunity Service
Debate ClubDrama Club
KaleidoscopeLGBTQIA+ Awareness Lunch Club
Lyceum for National ConversationMock Trial
Model United NationsMusic Club
Photo/Video & Design/Art ClubScience Research Club
Student Ambassador ProgramStudent Council
Textiles and TLC ClubThe Forester Newspaper
Thinker’s MagazineVeterinary Science Club
Yearbook
School Notes
- Kew-Forest is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school for students in grades Preschool-12.
- All graduates pursue college or university studies, 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.
- Our community reflects the rich diversity of the borough of Queens with over 70 nationalities and 30 home languages spoken.
- Intentionally small, our school allows each student to shine.
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Kew-Forest School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Kew-Forest School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Kew-Forest School offer?
The Kew-Forest School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Golf, Paddle Tennis, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. The Kew-Forest School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
What is The Kew-Forest School's ranking?
The Kew-Forest School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Kew-Forest School?
The application deadline for The Kew-Forest School is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5 3/4/2026
In every way, this school is a ten. The nurturing environment, amazing teachers, beautiful friendships formed, specialty classes that challenge - this school truly has it all. My daugter is upset that we can't go to school on Saturdays. As a parent, there is literally nothing more I'd ever want from a school.
5 11/7/2025
We couldn't be more thrilled with our son's experiences at Kew-Forest. Coming from the overcrowded NYC public school system, it's great for him to be in an environment that looks at each student as an individual and caters to their specific learning needs and learning styles. This is all due to an incredible mission statement, visionary leadership, the great student/teacher ratio (small classroom sizes), curriculum, and their amazing faculty.
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