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Quaker School

Friends Academy

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Quaker
  • PK, K-12
  • Locust Valley, NY
  • 74 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    In this Admissions season, we'd normally welcome you to see our beautiful school, however for your safety and the safety of our students and community, we are excited to meet you virtually and take you on a tour of our campus and classrooms. Register for one of our upcoming Open Houses and we look forward to seeing you soon! Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A
    fa.org
    (516) 676-0393
    270 Duck Pond Road
    Locust Valley, NY 11560
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    About Friends Academy...

    Applying

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

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $38,900
    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
    From Friends Academy

    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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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1310
    107 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    100 responses
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    REUNITED! All Grades In-Person – 5 Days a Week

    As of Feb. 8, 2021, all grades – Playgroup through Grade 12 – are on campus for full days of in-person learning five days a week. Learn more by attending one of our weekly Info Sessions, every Wednesday at noon, or contacting our Admission Team at admissions@fa.org or (516) 393-4244.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 11 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Fall Fair
      73%
    • Community Groups
      9%
    • Pep rallies
      9%
    • Spirit Week
      9%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    706
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 10 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 10 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 10 responses
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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
    • Offers Part Week
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 12 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 12 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 12 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    100%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responses

    Living in the Area

    Glen Cove
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      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
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