The Knox School Mission

We Believe

  • Compassion is the cornerstone of a meaningful education.
  • Learning flourishes when every individual feels seen, valued and understood.
  • An environment built on trust, connection, and belonging is fundamental to student success.

Our Mission

To deliver a student-centered education guided by compassion that cultivates academic excellence, leadership, and self-confidence in every learner.

The Goal

Equip students with the competencies required for admission to top-tier universities and cultivate within them the character to lead meaningful, purpose-driven lives in our globally connected society.

The Knox School Graduation Commencement Ceremony

How We Do It

We bring our mission to life through personalized learning pathways that recognize each student’s potential. Students can pursue academic concentration tracks aligned with their interests and engage in challenging coursework—including opportunities to earn college credit through AP and dual enrollment. A comprehensive support system ensures that every learner is guided and encouraged. Individualized college counseling begins early, helping students discover their strengths, set goals, and identify the best-fit colleges for them. Beyond the classroom, robust arts and athletics programs, diverse leadership opportunities, and a values-based culture foster balance, confidence, and character. Through authentic relationships in a globally inclusive environment, Knox cultivates a community where students belong and thrive.

Our Outcomes

  • 100% College Acceptance
  • Admission to Top 50 and Top 100 universities across the U.S.
  • $3.5-4.5MM in merit scholarships awarded annually to an average graduating class of 35 seniors
  • Demonstrated success in college and career

Our Core Values

Integrity

Adhering consistently in word and deed to principles of truth, honesty, trustworthiness, and sincerity.

Respect

Acting with fairness, courtesy, timeliness, and sensitivity to individuals and to the community.

Courage

Demonstrating the internal strength to act, venture, or persevere in the face of difficulty.

Responsibility

Acting in accordance with what is right even in the absence of authority and being accountable for one’s behavior.

Scholarship

Building a foundation of knowledge and skills that allows for development of the intellect through openness of thought and freedom of inquiry.

Kindness

Acting with consideration, compassion, and empathy for others.