The Kew-Forest School

The Kew-Forest School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
11917 Union Tpke,  Forest Hills, NY
4.3
4.6
224 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carla Jantos Macmullen
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$46,300

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
38
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
710
Verbal
700
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
32
Reading
32
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
80%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Private HS in New York
#34 Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#39 Best College Prep Private High Schools in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 21 Students
Stony Brook University 15 Students
Boston University 13 Students
Columbia University 13 Students
Brown University 12 Students
Yale University 12 Students
Cornell University 11 Students
St. John's University - New York 11 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 10 Students
Johns Hopkins University 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Economics 10 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Political Science and Government 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Business 7 Students
Finance 5 Students
Mechanical Engineering 5 Students
Mathematics 5 Students
Physics 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 22 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
3/9/2019
The Kew-Forest School gives students the opportunity to thrive in whatever it is they want to do. For example, for those who seek to excel in sports, Kew Forest as a large variety of high quality sports teams ranging from ping pong, to archery, to basketball. Every person's needs are met.
3.0 Senior
4/7/2018
I like the school's academics and clubs. I would appreciate if all the sports got better. I also like how diverse the school not only in the student body but also through the work facility. The Kew-Forest School teachers prepare the students for college as long as the students do their work. The safety is overall getting better.
4.0 Parent
9/16/2017
A school with a very diverse student-base, safe environment, family oriented, good teachers. I have seen a lot of improvement in terms of facilities, academics & curriculum, activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 26 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/31/2025
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. From the top notch academics to the best teachers to the diverse and welcoming community - the school cannot be matched. If you are looking for a school where your child cannot wait to go to school every day, this is the place
5.0 parent
1/6/2024
This is our third year as Kew Forest parents and we really enjoy the school. Our child is happy and is learning a lot! As it’s a smaller school the student teacher ratio in the lower school is wonderful, especially compared to the size of public school classes in the area. The curriculum is varies a...
1.0 parent
7/14/2022
I interacted with Francesca Ryan and I cannot believe that they allow her to interface with alumni. She is extremely unprofessional and I question the judgement of an institution which would allow her to represent them.
5.0 parent
2/28/2017
After some administrative turnover in 2015-2016, the upper school has stabilized and is moving in great directions. Lots of new classes like Senior Projects give students exciting opportunities to find internships or develop art projects and films. They even have a video games class that transitions...

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The Kew-Forest School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 11917 Union Tpke in Forest Hills, NY. Annual tuition is $46,300. The school has a total enrollment of 224 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. The Kew-Forest School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $894,818. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ezra Academy, Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah - High School, Archbishop Molloy High School, and more. Learn more about what Forest Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Kew-Forest School.

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