• St. James, New York. (55 mins to Manhattan)
  • info@usaprivateschool.com

Welcome To KNOX

Greetings! You are about to make one of the most important decisions of your lives - choosing a private school that will provide you with the best opportunities for success in college and beyond. Founded in 1904 by Mary Alice Knox, The Knox School is the oldest established private school on Long Island, in New York. Today, Knox is a co-educational boarding and day school for grades 6-12 where the total well-being of every student is our top priority.

1904

Founded in 1904

122

School Population

6

Teacher / Student Ratio: 6:1

100

100% Acceptance to Colleges & Universities

Mission

To provide the opportunity for capable students to excel within a liberal arts program infused with artistic and athletic pursuits, in preparation for higher education at selective colleges and universities.

Purpose

To inspire in each student a love of learning and the desire to continually develop the skills necessary to lead happy, confident, and successful lives in a complex and changing world.

Philosophy

A diverse student body within a traditional, structured, and familial atmosphere will experience academic, intellectual, and character development while celebrating individual strengths and talents.

Learning Extends Beyond the Classroom Walls Each Day

Preparing for Leadership

Knox students hold leadership positions in:

  • National Honor Society
  • National Junior Honor Society
  • Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
  • National English Honor Society (NEHS)
  • Rho Kappa (History Honor Society)
  • National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
  • Student Council
  • Admissions Ambassadors
Knox Clubs
  • Model United Nations
  • Amnesty International
  • Science Olympiad Team
  • Academic Bowl Team
  • Publications Club
  • Robotics Team / STEM Clubs
  • The Arts Club
  • Fitness & Nutrition Club
  • Yoga & Mindfulness
  • Multicultural Student Union

Knox Competitive Athletics Teams

Fall Winter Spring
Boys Crew Boys Crew Boys Crew
Girls Crew Girls Crew Girls Crew
Boys Equestrian Boys Equestrian Boys Equestrian
Girls Equestrian Girls Equestrian Girls Equestrian
Boys Cross Country Boys Basketball Boys Badminton
Boys Cross Country Boys Basketball Boys Badminton
Boys Coccer Boys Fencing Boys Volleyball
Girls Volleyball Girls Fencing

Advanced Placement Classes

MATHEMATICS SCIENCE HUMANITIES ARTS & STEM
AP Calculus AB AP Biology AP English Language AP Music Theory
AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP English Literature AP Studio Art
AP Statistics AP Physics I AP U.S. History AP Computer Science Principles
AP Physics II AP U.S. Gov & Politics AP Computer Science A
AP Environmental Science AP Psychology

School Information

  • School Type: Boarding

  • Year Founded: 1904

  • Grades Offered: 6-12

  • School Enrollment: 122

  • Teacher/Student Ratio: 6:1

  • International Population: 40%

  • Class Size: 20 students

  • Location: St. James, New York (55 mins to Manhattan)

  • Transportation: Closest Airport - John F. Kennedy International Airport (1h 10mins)

RoadMap

ADMISSION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
  • Intake: August & January
  • Grade: 6 - 12
  • GPA: 3.0 / 4.0 or 80% above
  • Direct Entry English Requirement:
    • TOEFL: 92
    • IELTS: 6
    • Duolingo: 120 - 130
ADMISSION CHECKLIST
  • Student Information (names, parents' names, mobile phone, email, home address, etc.), Student Passport, Visa & I-20 copy (if applicable)
  • Academic Transcripts from the past 3 years (originals and English translation)
  • A copy of English language test result (IELTS, TOEFL, DUOLINGO, SLATE)
  • Two Teacher Recommendation Letters
    • 1 x Math Teacher Recommendation Letter
    • 1 x English Teacher Recommendation Letter