Harrow International School New York vs. The Knox School
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Harrow International School New York
500 Montauk Highway
Oakdale, NY 11769, United States of America
Oakdale, NY 11769, United States of America
Top Rankings
Harrow International School New York ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 275 schools) for:
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School History
The Knox School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 275 schools) for:
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Overview
Combining 450 years of outstanding pedagogy at Harrow School, one of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools, with the vibrancy of New York and a stunning waterfront campus spread over more than 170 acres, Harrow New York offers a premium day and boarding school education for girls and boys in Grades 6-12.
Be Known. Be Challenged. Belong. Founded in 1904, The Knox School is a boarding and day school on Long Island, NY, serving Grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate. Knox offers a compassionate, student-centered education with personalized learning pathways and early college counseling, leading to 100% college acceptance. In our close-knit community where students feel seen and valued, learners grow through transformative arts, athletics, and leadership opportunities - building confidence and earning admission to top universities.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1572
1904
Campus Size
170 acres
35 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
n/a
130
% Students of Color
50%
24%
% International Students
50%
40%
% Students 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
50%
70%
Average SAT Score
n/a
1375
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
Average Class Size
10
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
35
Number of IB Courses Offered
12
n/a
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
90%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Tuition (51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students)
$75,000
$60,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$61,700
$27,000
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$60,000
Tuition (5 Day 51³Ô¹ÏÍø)
n/a
$50,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$23,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31 / Dec. 15 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Director of Admissions
Julie Kaplan
Cindy Simkus
Associate Director of Admissions
Jane Kim
n/a
List of Courses Offered
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
35
Sport
Total Sports Offered
n/a
11
Sports
n/a
BadmintonBasketball
CrewCross Country
Cross Country RunningEquestrian
GolfRiding
SoccerTennis
Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
39
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Amnesty International ClubAnimal Rights & Activism
Chess & Mahjong ClubChinese Language Honor Society
DECAEnglish Honor Society
Green Book ClubHistory Club
History Honor SocietyMath Honor Society
Mental Health ClubMock Trial
Model UNNational Honor Society
Nutrition ClubPodcast Club
Publications ClubSADD
Save Endangered Species ClubScience Club
Science Honor SocietyService Learning
Spirit ClubStudent Ambassador Program
Student CouncilYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Honor SocietyChoir
DanceFall Play
Music ClubSongwriting Club
Spring MusicalThespian Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Pickle BallRunning
Strength and ConditioningWeightlifting