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.