The Kew-Forest School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 207 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

The Kew-Forest School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Kew-Forest School
Nursery	3
Pre-K	6
Kind	21
1	15
2	10
3	12
4	13
5	15
6	20
7	11
8	17
9	14
10	18
11	20
12	12

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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.:

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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,800 ~ $49,750

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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

Admissions Director

Soraya Diaz Tamayo

Admissions Associate

Lyla Eaton

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

ArcheryBadminton

BasketballCross Country

DanceFencing

GolfPaddle Tennis

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

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鈥檚 MagazineVeterinary Science Club

Yearbook

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Kew-Forest School offer a summer program?

Yes, The Kew-Forest School offers a summer program. Visit their 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.

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 ).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 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.

- Posted by Parent - Jennifer Raheb

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.

- Posted by Parent - Ethan Popp

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