The Knox School

Saint James
, NY
Location
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Age
College Prep
Focus
Co-Ed
Gender
130
Students
70%
Boarding
Uniform
Dress Code From most to least formal:
Uniform, Formal, Casual, Informal.
13
Sports
1904
Year Founded

Description

Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island’s oldest established private school, serving grades 6-12 and Post- Graduate. Within our close-knit and inclusive global community, every student is seen, heard, and valued. Through one-on-one academic planning, transformative leadership opportunities, and robust arts, athletics, and extracurricular programming, a Knox education empowers students to explore their passions and realize their full potential. We are proud of our 100% acceptance to top four-year universities. Knox students graduate with the knowledge, character, and confidence to excel in college and to achieve success in an ever-changing world.

Unique Characteristics

The Knox School is a progressive, co-educational, independent, college preparatory boarding and day school located on 35 acres of serene waterfront property along 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 local Long Island communities, the New York tri-state area, and across the U.S. Premier programs include: The Knox College Counseling Experience, Creative Arts Academy, Math & Science Academy, Elite Basketball Development Program, Equestrian, Crew, Golf. 20 College Equivalency courses; 33 AP & Honors courses.

College Matriculation These are the handful of schools or colleges where students have most frequently matriculated.

  • New York University
  • Cornell University
  • Boston University
  • Rutgers University
  • Fordham University
  • Stony Brook University

Academics

Semesters
Schedule
ESL Programs
No Summer Programs
No Saturday Classes

Admissions

January Application Deadline
Preferred Application Platform
SSAT SAO
School-Specific

Student Body

130
Students
Co-Ed
Gender
Boarding
0%
International
0%
Students
of Color
0%
International Students From The countries with the largest number of students at the school.
Albania, Bhutan, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mexico, Montenegro, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Vietnam.

Location

Address541 Long Beach Road, Saint James, New York, 11780
Nearby Airports

LaGuardia Airport (46 miles from campus)

John F. Kennedy International Airport (47 miles from campus)

Campus Size40 Acres

Contact Information

Cindy Simkus, Director of Enrollment Management
Admissions Director
Virginia Riccardi
Head of School
631-686-1600
Phone
csimkus@knoxschool.org
Email