School
Friends Seminary
- A+Overall Grade
- Private, Quaker
- K-12
- New York, NY
- 39 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- SportsB
Address
222 East 16th Street
New York, NY 10003
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$41,750
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
21%
Average Financial Aid
—
From Friends Seminary
Friends Seminary, the oldest continuously coeducational school in New York City, serves 761 college-bound day students in kindergarten through grade 12. Guided by the Quaker testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to both engage in the world that is and help bring about a world that ought to be.
Friends Seminary Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 83%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
- 83%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
754
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.6 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.6 responses
- 33%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.6 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.8 responses
Poll
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.8 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
- 29%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
- Crime & SafetyNG
- DiversityA+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Good for FamiliesA
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$75,513
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,575
National
$949Median Home Value
$871,500
National
$184,700Friends Seminary Reviews
39 reviews
All Categories
My daughter and son graduated from Friends Seminary (both attended from Grades 7-12). The community was a wonderful place for our family and the school prepared our children well for college. Particularly, what attracted our family to Friends, is its commitment to the Quaker tenets of diversity and service. The school is always evolving to fulfill the needs of its student body. We heard that they just opened a Center for Peace, Equity and Justice at the school....wish our children were still there to utilize it!
Friends is an amazing place that is filled with ambitious, intelligent, and very talented students as well as teachers who care deeply. To me, the sense of community is the most important part of the school. The support system is evident to anyone who visits campus, and it is available to every single member of our very special community. With such a talented core of students it can be difficult to find one's place; however, balance between sports, arts, and academics is very manageable and it has made my experience incredibly fulfilling and fun.
An amazing school. The curriculum at Friends is very strong, and the students are definitely well prepared for college and beyond. And just as importantly, what makes Friends even more special is its commitment to service, peace and equality. While the academics can be challenging at times, the teachers are very supportive and encourage the students to reach their highest potential. The current renovation project is very exciting and will add significantly to the school's learning environment.