Name: The Knox School
Address: 541 Long Beach Road, St. James, NY 11780
County: Suffolk
District: St. James
Phone Number: 631 686-1600
Fax: 631 686-1650
Web site: www.knoxschool.org
Email: mshort@knoxschool.org
Head of School : David B. Stephens
Type of school: College preparatory independent day and boarding school
Founded: 1904
Ages/Grades: 11 – 18 /6 th through 12th
Setting: Suburban/rural
School Size: 126 students
Classroom Size: 10 in Middle School 12 in Upper School
Student/Teacher ratio: 4:1
Tuition: 10 in Middle School 12 in Upper School
Financial Aid: Need based with some merit for Middle School students
Departments: Math, science, arts, music, history, English, World Languages, ESL, ACCESS, athletics
Curriculum: College prep
% of Graduating class to continue education: 100%
Support Services: ACCESS: academic support for language based disabilities, advisory system, Middle School study skills
Camp Programs: Yes
Afterschool Programs: Required athletics
Computer Capabilities: 6 computers in library one computer lab with 14 computers; wireless in 3 of 5 dorms
School Championships: soccer, Model UN, music
School Clubs: art, science, math, community service, chess, gourmet, yearbook, scribblers (writing), photography
Parking Space/Availability: Yes at gym
Uniform Guidelines: Uniform required: navy blazers for all underclassmen; red blazers for senior boys, white for senior girls; school skirt or dress pants for girls; dress pants for boys; button down and tie for boys
Admissions Requirements: Application, Application Fee, Transcript – discipline and academic; Three teacher recommendations from English, math and school counselor or principal
School History: Founded in 1904 as an all girls school for academic and cultural pursuits

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