At a Glance
A tiny, deeply diverse elementary school in Forest Hills — where every child gets serious personal attention
Best suited for
Families seeking a small, intimate, progressive elementary experience in Queens with an extremely diverse community and a strong student-teacher ratio. Ideal for parents who value personal attention over athletic facilities or school size, and who are comfortable navigating the middle school search after 5th grade.
What stands out
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio — extremely small classes
- Enrollment of just 208 students across pre-K through 5th grade
- Diversity index of 0.98 — highly diverse student body
- Serves pre-K through 5th grade under one roof
- Nonsectarian — no religious affiliation
Things to consider
- Very small school means a limited peer group and social circle
- Private school tuition applies — no public funding
- Only covers pre-K through 5th grade — families will need to navigate middle school transitions elsewhere
- The ultra-small scale won't be a fit for families wanting a larger campus or more athletic programs
- No religious affiliation for families specifically seeking faith-based education
Identity
A nonsectarian progressive school with an ultra-small scale — 208 students total across pre-K through 5th grade, with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. This is a place where class sizes are tiny and teachers can give individual attention.
Community
The student body is exceptionally diverse, with a diversity index of 0.98 — one of the highest possible scores. No single racial or ethnic group forms a majority: White students make up 27.4%, Asian students 23.1%, Multiracial/Other at 18.8%, Black students 18.3%, and Hispanic students 12.5%.
Neighborhood
Forest Hills is a residential neighborhood in central Queens known for its tree-lined streets, garden apartments, and family-friendly atmosphere. It's well-served by public transit and sits between Kew Gardens and Rego Park.
The Union Turnpike location is near several bus routes and not far from the Forest Hills-71st Avenue subway station on the E/F/M/R lines.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews praise small class sizes, attentive staff, varied and interesting curriculum, nurturing environment, and happy engaged children. Multiple parents note the student-teacher ratio is wonderful compared to public schools. Rating: 4.6/5 on GreatSchools.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is KEW FOREST SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for KEW FOREST SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Forest Hills.
- What grades does KEW FOREST SCHOOL serve?
- KEW FOREST SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into KEW FOREST SCHOOL?
- KEW FOREST SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is KEW FOREST SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- KEW FOREST SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is KEW FOREST SCHOOL in?
- KEW FOREST SCHOOL is in Forest Hills, Queens.