#1 Best Independent Schools in Queens County, NY
The Kew-Forest School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Forest Hills
Forest Hills, NY
AOverall grade167 students6 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Queens County, NY
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Queens County, NY. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Queens County, NY
Whitestone Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The only independent school in Whitestone
Whitestone, NY
AOverall grade76 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Queens County, NY
Garden School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Jackson Heights, NY
AOverall grade232 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Queens County, NY
The Learning Tree STEM-Arts School
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12
Flushing, NY
A-Overall grade73 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Queens County, NY
The Windsor School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Flushing, NY
B+Overall grade100 students13 students per teacher
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