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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall B
Matriculation B-
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B
Geo & Community A+
Reviews B-
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
$52,052
Enrollment
187
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
91%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
AP
14
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
14

Matriculation

College Matriculation

(2025)
Ranking University/College Students
Art #9 Pratt Institute 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#34 University of Rochester 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 Brandeis University 1 +

Academics

AP Scores

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

AP Courses

(14)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Physics 2
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
Human Geography
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Physics 2
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
Human Geography
United States History
World History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
African American Studies
Calculus AB
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Sports

(6)
Archery
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Track and Field
Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(15)
Anime
Chess
Culture & Heritage (formerly BIPOC)
Drama
Ecosweep (Robotics)
Felting
Anime
Chess
Culture & Heritage (formerly BIPOC)
Drama
Ecosweep (Robotics)
Felting
Kaleidoscope
K-F Sports Social Media
Math Team
Model UN
Music
Photography
SAT Math Bootcamp
Science Research
Social Circle
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Arts

(21)
Band
Dance
Drama
Music Production
Music Studio
Music Theory
Band
Dance
Drama
Music Production
Music Studio
Music Theory
Piano
Drawing
Graphic Design
Media
Motion Graphics
Painting
Sculpture
Studio Art
Video
Video Production
2D Art
3D Art
Architecture
Design
Web Design
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School 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: On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 4365
ISEE: 331940
Recommended
A-
Recommended
A 5.0 (7 reviews)

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 187 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 14 AP courses.

The Kew-Forest School also have 91% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Kew-Forest School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2025, some students attended Pratt Institute, New York University, University of California: Santa Barbara, University of California: San Diego and University of Rochester.
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 Day Tuition for The Kew-Forest School?
The day tuition for The Kew-Forest School in 2024 is $52,052 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and 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 the 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 484 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Kew-Forest School has been favorited by 20 users.
How do I complete an application for 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.
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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:
B- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

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