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The Knox School
  • Private, Boarding
  • ST. JAMES, NY
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The Knox School

#2 in Best Private High Schools in Suffolk County
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    A+
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      B
    knoxschool.org
    (631) 686-1600
    541 LONG BEACH ROAD
    ST. JAMES, NY 11780
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    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $150
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $27,000
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $60,000
    Received Financial Aid
    35%
    Average Financial Aid
    $23,290

    From The Knox School

    THE KNOX SCHOOL is a progressive, co-ed, independent, college preparatory boarding and day school located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. Just minutes from Manhattan, our small yet diverse student body represents more than 15 countries and attracts students from Long Island communities, the tri-state area, and across the U.S.

    Founded in 1904, Knox is Long Island’s oldest established, co-educational boarding and day school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills. At Knox, each student’s potential is unlocked and maximized because of the boundless experiences Knox education provides. We are proud of our 100% graduate and acceptance rate to top four-year universities. Whether you are an aspiring engineer or entrepreneur, artist or architect, performer or physicist, a Knox education unlocks every student’s potential and prepares them for success after high school.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1230
    27 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    14 responses
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    Dual Enrollment College Credit Program

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    Taught by our own qualified Knox faculty, in coordination with Stony Brook University’s ACE Program (Accelerated College Education) and Suffolk County Community College’s Beacon Program, qualified students may take college courses at The Knox School during their regular school hours, while simultaneously working toward high school graduation.

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    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    44%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    5-day, 7-day
    Top Countries
    China, South Korea, Spain, Montenegro, Viet Nam
    International Boarding Students
    68%
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    Students

    Diversity
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    Students
    127
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
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    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
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