Quaker School

Friends Academy

#1 in Best Private K-12 Schools in Nassau County

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Overall Grade
Private, Quaker
PK, K-12
LOCUST VALLEY, NY
Rating 4.42 out of 5 90 reviews

COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

We are safely in person for 100% of our student body. Virtual Open House Tours are scheduled for January with small group parent tours being scheduled as a follow-up. Learn More

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Diversity
grade A
Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Sports
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fa.org

(516) 676-0393

270 DUCK POND ROAD
LOCUST VALLEY, NY 11560

About Friends Academy...

Applying

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

$55

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$40,800

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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At Friends Academy, we achieve educational excellence by committing to the highest standards of learning and living. Our warm, welcoming, and diverse community is strengthened by our Quaker values, which empower our students to inquire, reflect, and engage in their classrooms, in their neighborhoods, and in the world. Because when we inspire students to learn and live with purpose, they can achieve greatness without sacrificing goodness.

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Upcoming Events

"Twelfth Night" The Musical
February 10, 7:30 pm
Friends Academy Helen A. Dolan Center
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A fun, upbeat show originally created for the NEW YORK PUBLIC THEATER as part of their Public Works Festival, the show tells the story of William Shakespeare's comedy, "Twelfth Night" through a modern twist.
"Twelfth Night" The Musical
February 11, 7:30 pm
Friends Academy Helen A. Dolan Center
View Event Description
A fun, upbeat show originally created for the NEW YORK PUBLIC THEATER as part of their Public Works Festival, the show tells the story of William Shakespeare's comedy, "Twelfth Night" through a modern twist.
"Twelfth Night" The Musical
February 12, 7:30 pm
Friends Academy Helen A. Dolan Center
View Event Description
A fun, upbeat show originally created for the NEW YORK PUBLIC THEATER as part of their Public Works Festival, the show tells the story of William Shakespeare's comedy, "Twelfth Night" through a modern twist.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1320

119 responses

Average ACT

112 responses

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Popular Colleges

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New York University
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University of Pennsylvania
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Georgetown University
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Vanderbilt University
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Duke University
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University of Southern California
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More About Friends Academy Academics

Setting the standard in academic excellence

Our Lower School’s exemplary foundation of academic excellence and real-world skills is enhanced by our Quaker practice, empowering our children to learn and live with purpose. By engaging each child in student-centered, hands-on learning, Friends Academy teaches real-world skills to our youngest learners, including communication, inquiry, interpretation, analysis, and problem-solving.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

80%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 20 responses

Poll

80%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 20 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 32 responses

Fall Fair
53%
Community Groups
19%
Spirit Week
16%
Meeting for Worship
9%
Pep rallies
3%

Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

706

74%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 19 responses

89%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 19 responses

89%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 19 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$18,300

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 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

Website

fa.org/program/early-childhood

Offers Full Week
No data available
Offers Part Week
No data available
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
No data available

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National

17:1

Poll

100%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses

Poll

100%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses

Poll

76%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responses

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Clubs & Activities

A+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

95%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 19 responses

74%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 19 responses

84%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 19 responses

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade C minus
Good for Families
grade B
Housing
grade D minus

Median Household Income

$80,702

National

$62,843

Median Rent

$1,802

National

$1,062

Median Home Value

$508,300

National

$217,500

Friends Academy Reviews

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We have a rising Kindergartener, who finished his first year at Friends in Pre-K. As a parent, and an educational professional, I personally could not have designed a better experience for my son, especially during the COVID-related shut down. We initially chose Friends for our son because we wanted more for him; we wanted him to learn through experience, to develop thoughts of his own and more importantly to be part of a community that subscribed to similar values as ours. Our son’s first year was FANTASTIC! Notably, while everyone was scrambling to figure things out when the State shut down, our son was being educated and supported in a way that was developmentally appropriate, fun and responsive. The transition to virtual school was so seamless, that it seemed like it was planned for (it might have been). More importantly, the teachers were open and responsive to feedback, and continued to tweak the new modality regularly. We are looking forward to many more years at Friends!

Like many parents looking into private school, we did our research, spoke with parents from the schools we were considering and visited the schools multiple times. At the end of the day, we felt strongly that Friends Academy was the best fit for our son (who was entering 9th grade), both from an academic and social perspective. That was one year ago and I can honestly say that it was one of our best parenting decisions thus far! We have been so pleased with the individual attention our son has received from teachers, to coaches & administrators. Additionally, while we chose Friends because we felt it was the best school for our son, we have been so impressed with how welcoming the Friends community has been to us as a family. We have also been very pleased with their academic response to the challenges posed by the COVID 19 pandemic. We have two younger children who attend public school and have every intention of sending them to Friends in the next year or so as well.

I have two children at Friends Academy who transferred in 7th grade, and 2nd grade. Since joining the school they have just thrived academically, personally, and socially. Students are challenged and cared for and encouraged to express themselves through their work both inside and out of the classroom. The culture of the school is absolutely amazing, and everyone feels welcomed. The staff is awesome and the curriculum is phenomenal! The classroom sizes are perfect, and students and eager to learn.

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