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Forest Hills ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,035 students in Forest Hills, NY, 17% of all K-12 students in Forest Hills, NY are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
67% of private schools in Forest Hills, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Forest Hills ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

The Kew-Forest School Photo
The Kew-Forest School
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
(2)
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Map of Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion
Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students
Jewish
7524 Grand Central Pkwy
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-3444
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Map of Bnos Malka Academy
Bnos Malka Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
All-girls (Jewish)
7102 113th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-2667
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Map of The Community House School
The Community House School
Gr: NS | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
15 Borage Pl
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-0490
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Map of Ezra Academy
Ezra Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Jewish
11945 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-5500
(1)
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Map of Forest Hills Jewish Center Early Childhood Program
Forest Hills Jewish Center Early Childhood Program
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
10606 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-7000
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Map of Forest Hills Montessori School
Forest Hills Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
6704 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-0173
(1)
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Map of Our Lady Of Catholic Academy
Our Lady Of Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Catholic
7025 Kessel St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 793-2086
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Map of Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Catholic Academy
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Catholic
7255 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-2622
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Forest Hills, NY ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

9
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-10.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
2,035
Students
-1.6% (-34 students) 10-yr
$11,017
Avg. Tuition
+13.0% (+$1,267) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-6.7% (-1 student) 10-yr
60%
Students of Color
+42.9% (+18.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Forest Hills)
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,795 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearForest Hills, NY Total Schools
20259
20249
20239
20228
202110
202011
201911
201811
201710
201610
201510
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# Students
2,035 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025226246179
2024226238172
2023226238174
2022210250185
2021244245180
2020229242171
2019224247175
2018224245172
2017207242180
2016207241178
2015207230167
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% Students of Color
60%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202560%40%34%
202460%40%34%
202361%40%33%
202256%40%33%
202169%41%32%
202067%41%32%
201961%40%31%
201861%39%31%
201742%40%32%
201642%40%32%
201542%41%32%
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0.62
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.620.600.65
20240.620.600.65
20230.630.620.65
20220.530.620.64
20210.570.620.64
20200.570.620.64
20190.660.610.63
20180.660.610.63
20170.610.610.61
20160.610.620.61
20150.610.620.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
85 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20254%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20234%4%5%
20226%5%4%
20214%5%4%
20204%4%4%
20199%5%4%
20189%5%4%
20178%4%4%
20168%4%4%
20158%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
336 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202516%8%9%
202416%8%9%
202316%9%9%
20225%9%8%
202113%9%9%
202013%9%9%
201912%10%8%
201812%10%8%
20179%9%8%
20169%9%8%
20159%9%8%
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# Black Students
104 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20255%8%7%
20245%8%7%
20235%9%8%
20224%9%7%
20214%9%7%
20204%9%8%
20194%9%7%
20184%9%7%
20174%11%7%
20164%11%7%
20154%11%8%
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# White Students
1,179 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
57%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202557%59%52%
202457%59%52%
202356%57%52%
202265%57%54%
202163%57%54%
202062%58%54%
201952%58%56%
201852%58%56%
201757%58%58%
201657%58%58%
201557%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
369 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
18%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202518%20%26%
202418%20%26%
202319%20%25%
202220%18%25%
202116%19%25%
202017%19%24%
201923%18%24%
201823%18%23%
201722%18%22%
201622%18%22%
201522%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
175 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202013:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201814:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025141515
2024141515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151515
2020151515
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151615
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202581113
202491012
202381011
202281011
202181011
202051011
201951011
20185911
20175910
20165910
20155910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,017
$22,460

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$11,017$22,300$15,012
2024$15,000$21,636$13,254
2023$15,000$21,117$12,626
2022$15,000$19,707$12,187
2021$15,000$19,162$11,800
2020$15,000$18,832$11,512
2019$15,000$18,073$11,293
2018$15,000$17,784$11,017
2017$9,750$16,583$10,708
2016$9,750$14,881$10,356
2015$9,750$14,120$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
60%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202560%34%34%
202460%33%34%
202355%34%34%
202255%34%33%
202155%33%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,000
$9,892

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$27,000$9,504$7,073
2024$27,000$9,775$6,930
2023$26,000$10,192$6,469
2022$26,000$9,153$6,289
2021$26,000$8,840$6,055
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest Hills, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202560%74%81%
202460%79%85%
202360%79%85%
202260%78%85%
202160%78%85%
202060%78%85%
201960%77%85%
201860%77%85%
201760%79%85%
201660%80%85%
201560%81%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Forest Hills, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Forest Hills, NY is Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion.
How many private schools are located in Forest Hills?
9 private schools are located in Forest Hills.
How diverse are private schools in Forest Hills?
Forest Hills private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Forest Hills go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Forest Hills are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forest Hills?
67% of private schools in Forest Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Forest Hills are often viewed compared to one another?

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