The Kew-Forest School in Queens, NY - Niche
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The Kew-Forest School
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  • Private
  • FOREST HILLS, NY

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A minus
  6. Sports
    grade C+

About

Applying

Application Deadline
December 15
Application Fee
$75
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available  

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$44,500
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
60%
Average Financial Aid
$27,000
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LOWER SCHOOL

The Lower School (Preschool – Grade 5) at Kew-Forest is committed to educating the whole child. From our approach to social-emotional learning, our commitment to the arts, and our academic program, students in the Lower School have a rich, well-rounded foundation to carry them through to the next level. The community is close-knit and we partner with families to cheer successes and handle bumps in the road together.

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL

The Middle (Grades 6 – 8) and Upper (Grades 9 – 12) School is a truly global community. Our educators are committed to helping our students define who they are as scholars, athletes, artists, and citizens. Talented faculty members lead challenging and thought-provoking courses, numerous interscholastic athletic teams, more than a dozen extracurricular or co-curricular clubs, and regular opportunities to serve the internal and external community.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1390
23 responses
Average ACT
30
10 responses

The Kew-Forest School is a candidate school* for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

academic spotlight

This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students. *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 5 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 5 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 15 responses
  • Varsity vs. Alumni basketball game
    20%
  • Field Day
    13%
  • International Night
    13%
  • Red vs Blue
    13%
  • Spirit Week
    13%
  • The Gala
    13%
  • Grandparents Day
    7%

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Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
185
20%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 5 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 5 responses
40%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 5 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
$34,500
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    No data available  
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National
17:1
Poll
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 7 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 7 responses
Poll
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 7 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
60%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 5 responses
20%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 5 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 5 responses

Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$111,064
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,055
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$660,446
National
$281,900

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