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Friends Academy

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Quaker
  • PK, K-12
  • Locust Valley, NY
  • 30 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Sports
      B+
    Address
    270 Duck Pond Road
    Locust Valley, NY 11560
    Telephone
    (516) 676-0393
    Website
    fa.org

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $55
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $37,000
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    20%
    Average Financial Aid
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    From Friends Academy

    At Friends Academy, an independent, Quaker, college-preparatory day school for ages 3 through 12th grade, we offer a unique education that values deep inquiry and constant collaboration; an education that asks our students to look beyond themselves and into a world of partnership, innovation, and ethical action. Our student body reflects the wide diversity of our surrounding communities of Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties and busing is provided within 15 miles of FA. At Friends, we believe in an affordable independent school education – financial aid is available starting in Kindergarten.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1290
    96 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    77 responses
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      Students

      Diversity
      A-
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      Students
      750
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      Preschool

      Annual Cost
      $16,700
      Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
      Starting Age
      3
      Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
      —
      Website
      fa.org/program/early-childhood
      Schedule Options
      • Offers Full Week
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      • Offers Full Day
        Yes
      • Offers Part Day
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      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      5:1
      National
      17:1
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      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A-
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      Living in the Area
      B-
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        D
      2. Good for Families
        B-
      3. Housing
        D-
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Median Household Income
      $74,767
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,742
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $480,300
      National
      $184,700

      Friends Academy Reviews

      30 reviews
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      Small class size, pro-active teachers who are always willing to make time for you. Each HS grade is comprised of approximately 100 students and you know almost everyone in your grade and the entire high school. I learned so much about myself and how fortunate I am as community service is required at Friends. It speaks to one of the underlying Quaker premises of treating others as you wish to treated. Spending time working (cleaning, cooking, food prep and kitchen work) at a Friends Seminary homeless shelter and then in the evening interacting with the men was ENLIGHTENING!
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      The school does a great job of preparing students to be independent and self-reliant. However, if you are looking for a diverse school this is not the place! The drinking culture is very strong and the student population mostly consists of white wealthy families who live in a bubble. Socially, not the best option for a girl!
      Friends Academy is one of the best things that ever happened to my family. We truely wake up every day feeling like we won the lottery. Being invited into this special community is priceless. The teachers and staff treat you like family. The academics are enriching and competetive. Every day is a pleasure. We found our home!