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B 4.0 New York, US
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation C
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B-
Community A+
Reviews C
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.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$46300
Enrollment
215
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
82%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
AP
15
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
14

Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#18 Columbia University 1 +
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#22 Georgetown University 1 +
#25 New York University 1 +
#25 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Southern California 1 +
#36 University of Rochester 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Brandeis University 1 +
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#62 George Washington University 1 +
LAC #13 Smith College 1 +
#67 University of Connecticut 1 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
LAC #15 Davidson College 1 +
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 +
SUNY University at Binghamton 1 +
LAC #18 Barnard College 1 +
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
Rutgers University 1 +
The New School College of Performing Arts 1 +
United States Military Academy 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2019-2022 2018-2021 2017-2020 2015-2018 Total
All schools 23 25 24 24 18
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#6 University of Chicago 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#10 Duke University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#13 Brown University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#17 Cornell University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#18 Columbia University 1 +admitted 1
#22 Georgetown University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#22 Emory University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +admitted 1
#25 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1
#25 New York University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#25 University of Southern California 1 +admitted 1
#32 Tufts University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#36 University of Rochester 1 +admitted 1
#41 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#44 Brandeis University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#44 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 +admitted 1
#62 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#62 George Washington University 1 +admitted 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#72 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1
#77 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#83 SUNY University at Binghamton 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#89 Howard University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#105 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#121 Temple University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
Rutgers University 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2019-2022 2018-2021 2017-2020 2015-2018 Total
All schools 6 6 6 6 5
#1 Williams College 1 +admitted 1
#2 Amherst College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#6 Bowdoin College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#13 Smith College 1 +admitted 1
#15 Davidson College 1 +admitted 1
#18 Barnard College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#18 Wesleyan University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#31 Kenyon College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#36 Mount Holyoke College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
United States Military Academy 1 +admitted 1

AP Scores

(2022)
80%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(15)
Biology
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
United States History
Physics 2
United States Government and Politics
Biology
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
United States History
Physics 2
United States Government and Politics
Studio Art: Drawing
English Literature and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
Chemistry
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
World History
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Sports

(10)
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Soccer
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Soccer
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(18)
Books & Cookies Club
Centennial Cookbook Club
Computer Science Club
Dance Squad
Debate Club
Drama Club
Books & Cookies Club
Centennial Cookbook Club
Computer Science Club
Dance Squad
Debate Club
Drama Club
Dumbledore’s Army (Harry Potter Club)
Fashion Club
Forensics Club
Games & Strategy
Kaleidoscope Club (social justice
diversity and inclusion)
LGBTQ+ Awareness Club
Mock Trial
Model United Nations Club
Psychology Club
Science Research Club
The Blotter (Yearbook)
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Arts

(6)
Music
Piano
Theater
3D Design
Art
Drama

Contact Info

https://www.kewforest.org
119-17 Union Turnpike, Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-268-4667
admission@kewforest.org
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: PK-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1918
Campus Size: 2 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/20
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 4365
ISEE: 331940
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Kew-Forest School

Tell me a bit about The Kew-Forest School.
The Kew-Forest School is Co-ed private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1918 , and currently has about 215 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.kewforest.org.
Does The Kew-Forest School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Kew-Forest School is offering 15 AP courses.

The Kew-Forest School also have 82% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Kew-Forest School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021-2023, some students attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Williams College, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University.
What is the application requirement for The Kew-Forest School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Kew-Forest School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Kew-Forest School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Kew-Forest School in 2024 is $46,300 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@kewforest.org .
Where is The Kew-Forest School located?
The Kew-Forest School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is The Kew-Forest School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Kew-Forest School is among the most popular schools, within top 480 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Kew-Forest School has been favorited by 20 users.
How to start with an application with The Kew-Forest School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Kew-Forest School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Kew-Forest School’s official site: https://www.kewforest.org or call them at 718-268-4667.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Kew-Forest School?
Yes, here are few: Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School, Archbishop Molloy High School and Bay Ridge Preparatory School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for The Kew-Forest School?
The overall rating for The Kew-Forest School is B.

The section ratings of The Kew-Forest School are:
C for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews

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