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Knox Partner's Resources

This official Knox webpage is designed for agents and partners to access pre-approved marketing and communications materials. Partners are encouraged to copy, download, and otherwise utilize the assets on this page for recruitment purposes under the following guidelines and with the following expectations:

  • All materials contained herein are solely owned by The Knox School. Said materials are strictly authorized for print and digital formats and limited to Agents and Partners approved by The Knox School.
  • All written statements are authorized for “as-is” use only. Editing by the Agent or Partner is strictly prohibited. Violation may result in the removal of Agent or Partner.
  • Photographs and videos are only authorized for “as-is” use. Editing by the Agent or Partner is strictly prohibited. Violation may result in the removal of Agent or Partner.
  • Copies of assets may not be resold or distributed externally. Agent or Partner is permitted to include information from The Knox School webpage as part of an information package. This should only be included with other products offered for sale, or license, or included in patent applications.

If you have any questions or would like to request a specific marketing asset, please contact Director of Marketing & Communications Dr. Karyn Cernera Bush at kcbush@knoxschool.org.

Approved Messaging:

Mission, Purpose, and Core Values

Mission:

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.

Purpose:

To inspire in each student a love of learning and the desire to continually develop the skills necessary to lead happy, confident, and successful lives in a complex and changing world.

Philosophy:

A diverse student body within a traditional, structured, and familial atmosphere will experience academic, intellectual, and character development while celebrating individual strengths and talents.

Core Values:

  • Respect: Acting with fairness, courtesy, timeliness, and sensitivity to individuals and to the community
  • Responsibility: Acting in accordance with what is right even in the absence of authority and being accountable for one’s behavior
  • Integrity: Adhering consistently in word and deed to principles of truth, honesty, trustworthiness, and sincerity
  • Courage: Demonstrating the internal strength to act, venture, or persevere in the face of difficulty
  • Kindness:  Acting with consideration, compassion, and empathy for others
  • Scholarship: Building a foundation of knowledge and skills that allows for the development of the intellect through the openness of thought and freedom of inquiry

Brand Messaging

Brand Statement- 95 Word Count

The Knox School is Long Island’s oldest established, co-educational boarding and day school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills. At Knox, each student’s potential is unlocked and maximized because of the boundless experiences a Knox education provides. We are proud of our 100% graduate and acceptance rate to top four-year universities. Whether you are an aspiring engineer or equestrian, artist or architect, performer or physicist, a Knox education unlocks every student’s potential and prepares them for success after high school.

Brand Statement- 109 Word Count

The Knox School is Long Island’s oldest established, co-educational private school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next phase of their journeys. At Knox, everyone knows your name, and each student’s potential is unlocked and maximized because of the boundless experiences a Knox education provides. We are proud of our 100% graduate acceptance rate to top four-year universities. Whether you are an aspiring engineer or equestrian, artist or architect, performer or physicist, a Knox education unlocks every student’s potential and prepares them for success after high school

Brand Statement- With Statistics

Founded in 1904, The Knox School is the oldest established private school on Long Island, in New York. Small class sizes allow Knox students to receive the individual attention they deserve when investing in a private school education. Students can fast-track their University studies by participating in more than a dozen Dual Enrollment courses for college credit, or selecting from more than 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Our comprehensive STEM program prepares students well for admission to the highest-ranked universities in the United States – 100% of our students get accepted to college and 78% attend the TOP 100 Universities. Students have a diverse and exciting Residential Life experience, participate in a variety of competitive sports, and have access to New York City on the weekends. Knox is the perfect school for students to receive an American high school experience and move on to the most competitive colleges the United States has to offer.

Knox Slogans

  • Unlocking Student Potential Since 1904
  • The Oldest Established Private School on Long Island, New York
  • The Oldest Established Boarding School on Long Island, New York

Facts & Stats

About Knox:

  • Co-Educational
  • Non-Sectarian
  • Serving Grades 6-12 & Postgraduate
  • Average Student Population: 140
  • Student Ratio: 40% International / 60% Domestic
  • Student Gender: 47% Male / 53% Female (55% Male / 45% Female)
  • 15+ Countries Represented
  • 100% College Acceptance Rate
  • 12 Dual Enrollment Courses (15)
  • 32 AP and Honors Courses (33)
  • 6/1 Student/Teacher Ratio
  • 12 is the Average Class Size
  • 8 Honor Societies

*Statistics are based on 2022/2023 School Profile (24/25 profile)

Our Campus is Located:

  • 90 Minutes from New York City
  • 10 Minutes from the Long Island Railroad
  • 25 Minutes from the Bridgeport (CT) / Port Jefferson (NY) Ferry

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