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Friends' Central School
  • Private, Quaker
  • WYNNEWOOD, PA
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Friends' Central School

#4 in Best Christian High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Quaker
  • PK, K-12
  • WYNNEWOOD, PA
  • 83 reviews
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    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
      B+
    friendscentral.org
    (610) 649-7440
    1101 CITY AVE
    WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
    About Friends' Central School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 10
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $43,900
    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
    41%
    Average Financial Aid
    $20,000
    From Friends' Central School

    Friends' Central School is a Quaker, independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for students in Nursery through grade 12. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, PA, Friends' Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of our students. Guided by our Quaker values, we have been educating for excellence since 1845, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging our students to peacefully transform the world.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1320
    113 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    68 responses
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    Learning Through Service

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    Community service at Friends’ Central School is part of the School’s identity, culture, and tradition. We believe that caring for our school, local, and global communities serves the guiding testimonies of stewardship, community, peace, and integrity. Service work creates strong individual and institutional relationships, which strengthen both our community and each student's sense of self-worth.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 7 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 21 responses
    • Sport events
      38%
    • Meeting for Worship
      19%
    • Freshman/senior sibling
      14%
    • Coffee house
      10%
    • International day of peace
      10%
    • Ringing the bell at lower school graduation
      10%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    847
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 8 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 8 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 8 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $25,000
    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
    2 years 7 months
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    Website
    friendscentral.org/academics/lower-school/early-childhood
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      No
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      No

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 11 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 11 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 11 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    71%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 7 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 7 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 7 responses

    Living in the Area

    Penn Wynne
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      B minus
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Median Household Income
    $143,520
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,515
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $395,300
    National
    $244,900
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