School
Germantown Friends School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private, Quaker
- PK, K-12
- Philadelphia, PA
- 53 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityNG
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsB-
Address
31 West Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$35,775
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
33%
Average Financial Aid
—
From Germantown Friends School
Founded in 1845, Germantown Friends School (GFS) is a Quaker, PreK-12, co-ed independent day school located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. GFS seeks students who are bright and eager, who demonstrate the potential to engage deeply with an intellectually rigorous academic program, and who will contribute to a vibrant school community. Visit our website to read more.
Germantown Friends School Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
Students
Diversity
NG
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
906
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
- 56%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
Poll
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses
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.6 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
- Crime & SafetyC-
- DiversityA+
- Cost of LivingB-
- Good for FamiliesB-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$39,770
National
$55,322Median Rent
$943
National
$949Median Home Value
$147,300
National
$184,700Germantown Friends School Reviews
53 reviews
All Categories
Academics are very good. Diversity could be improved. Teachers are wonderful. We have plenty of security guards to keep us safe. The school works very hard to create a open and welcoming environment. Sports are good but not great, the coaches are not very educated in the sports they coach. The food selection is very wide and it is good quality and healthy, however it is VERY overpriced (chicken and pasta was $9.25) Facilities could use improvement. In old buildings heat and air conditioning is poor and bathrooms are disgusting.
GFS is a school where academics really are the priority. The teachers are ridiculously excellent and the entire faculty just wants you to succeed. Everyone is accepting and there's no popularity, cliques, etc. It really is a school for people who are self-motivated and ready to work because there is a lot of work and a lot of stress, pressure, etc. that accompanies the work and the teachers are there to help you but it's up to you to know when you need to ask for that help. Overall I could not be happier with my experience at GFS I love it and my friends and I would absolutely without a doubt recommend to anyone who genuinely enjoys learning because that is the mindset that GFS fosters.
I love going to school everyday, the community is so accepting and understanding, and there is a wide array of opportunities available. Teachers are outstanding, especially in the high school. Lots of clubs activities and sports choices. Academics are insane, perfect for all.