THE KNOX SCHOOL

School Profile 2025 / 2026

Unlocking Student Potential
Since 1904

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.

GOLD COAST OF LONG ISLAND

90 Minutes from New York City
10 Minutes from Long Island Railroad
60 Minutes from JFK International Airport
25 Minutes from the Bridgeport / Port Jefferson Ferry

Discover The Knox School, where compassion ignites ambition and students become who they were meant to be.

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.

OUR MISSION is to deliver a student-centered education guided by compassion that cultivates academic excellence, leadership, and self-confidence in every learner. Through personalized learning pathways, comprehensive programs in the arts and athletics, and a values-based culture rooted in authentic relationships and global inclusivity, Knox equips students with the competencies required for admission to top-tier universities and cultivates within them the character to lead meaningful, purpose-driven lives.

LEADERSHIP

Virginia Riccardi, Head of School

Donna Pergola, Dean of Academics

ACCREDITATION

New York State Association of Independent Schools Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools : Commission of Elementary and Secondary Education

FACULTY PROFILE

  • 90% Hold Advanced Degrees
  • 66% Hold Education Degrees
  • 41% Attended Top 100 Colleges
  • 38% Teach at the College Level

STUDENT BODY

15+ Countries Represented

  • 60% Domestic
  • 40% International
  • 55% Male
  • 45% Female

        6:1 Student/Teacher Ratio

                Teacher Ratio

                                                   SUPERIOR ACADEMICS

20 College Equivalency Classes

earn college credit through on-campus classes taught by Knox faculty

33

AP & Honors Classes

Personalized

College Counseling starting in grade 9

Math & Science Academy

Advanced coursework with

real-world research opportunities

Creative Arts Academy

Rigorous instruction with distinguished artist-educators

9 Renowned

Honor Societies

CO-CURRICULAR HIGHLIGHTS

ELITE ATHLETICS
  • Nationally & Internationally acclaimed athletics
  • Niche programs in equestrian, crew, golf & more!
AGENTS OF CHANGE
  • 100% Student Participation in Service Learning
  • Student-driven clubs and organizations to foster global thinking

KNOX Core Values RESPECT * RESPONSIBILITY * INTEGRITY COURAGE * KINDNESS * SCHOLARSHIP establish the foundation of a positive and trusting standard of conduct for the Knox community and for the success of our graduates.

A CONNECTED COMMUNITY

Our Vibrant Student Life Program Offers:

  • Diverse recreational activities on and off campus
  • Knox Traditions that build lasting friendships
TOMORROW’S LEADERS

Developing the Skills to Lead Today

  • All-School Meetings run by Student Government
  • Student Ambassador Program
  • Administrative Internships
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Teaching Assistants & more!

Middle School Program

English

  • English 6 – Coming of Age
  • English 7 – World of Fiction
  • English 8 – Survey of Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts

The Arts

  • MS Visual Arts
  • MS Performing Arts

History

  • History 6 – Geography
  • History 7 – U.S. History (Early Amerindian to 1865)
  • History 8 – U.S. History (1865-2001)

Physical Education

  • MS PE

Mathematics

  • Math 6
  • Math 7
  • Math 8
  • Algebra I*

Advisory

The MS Advisory program teaches powerful skills in setting and meeting goals in and out of the classroom. The advisor will communicate openly with parents to ensure the success of the student.

Science

  • Science 6 – Physical Science
  • Science 7 – Life Science
  • Science 8 – Earth Science

After-School Enrichment

  • MS Life Skills
  • MS Study Skills
  • MS Writing Skills
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