Germantown Friends School
- Private, Quaker
- PHILADELPHIA, PA
Quaker School
Germantown Friends School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Quaker
- PK, K-12
- PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 85 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
Germantown Friends School continues to prioritize the safety and health of our students, faculty, staff, and community by utilizing: 1. Strict safety and mitigation protocols 2. Community Social Compact 3. All-School Briefings with medical experts 4. Medical Advisory Board of experts 5. Vaccine mandate 6. Daily screenings 7. Open communication with our nurses Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade unavailable
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Sportsgrade B minus
About
Applying
Application Deadline
December 4
Application Fee
$45
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$40,350
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
$13,500
From Germantown Friends School
Founded in 1845, Germantown Friends School (GFS) is a Quaker, independent day school for students in preschool through grade 12 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.
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Germantown Friends School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1390
179 responses
Average ACT
32
63 responses
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Culture & Safety
Poll
91%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 11 responsesPoll
82%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 11 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade unavailable
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,070
69%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses46%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National
17:1Poll
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 15 responsesPoll
93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 15 responsesPoll
93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 15 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses70%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responses- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade C
- Housinggrade D minus
Median Household Income
$25,333
National
$62,843Median Rent
$596
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$175,631
National
$217,500Germantown Friends School Reviews
Rating 4.13 out of 5 85 reviews
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As a recent grad who went to GFS for 7 years, I can say that the school changed my life. No, it wasn't "perfect", but I love it and will be forever thankful for going there. Each student at GFS has a unique personality, and the environment is such that people can express themselves and not only be accepted, but embraced by the whole community. It is definitely more of a humanities centered school, but students will learn valuable deep thinking and analysis skills that will carry them through their lives. In addition, the teachers are incredibly accessible. If you ask them about an assignment, or even just want advice, they are respectful, helpful, and caring. Even after graduation, teachers still reach out and ask how I am doing. I also appreciate the creative nature of the school. J-Term changed my life in so many positive ways! Over the four years, J-term allowed me to start a new school club, student teach, and participate in two school exchanges.
GFS is such an amazing school.
GFS is such an amazing school.
Germantown Friends School is an excellent academic institution. It is a predominantly white institution and does not have much diversity, but each year they work to include more diversity, equity, and inclusion. GFS stands against hate and includes measures to ensure the comfortability of all its students, faculty, and staff. I feel very safe going to this school. There is a very comforting atmosphere, with no judgement. The teachers are great, and they are always willing to help the students with any questions or concerns they have. I recommend Germantown Friends School.
As a parent of a Student of color, it was important to my family to find an institution that not only provided a top quality education, but also understood that issues race and equity needed more than just lip service. We looked at many schools in Center City, the suburbs and throughout the greater Philadelphia area, and while each school had its merits, GFS has made the best institutional, pedagogical and social investment in BIPOC children and their needs.
Layer on top of this the fact that, in my opinion, GFS offers the best all-around education in area, possibly the country. Its campus is beautiful; its facilities top notch. Its Quaker philosophies produce young adults who are not only well learned but well spoken, well rounded and prepared to be contributing members of their community.
Layer on top of this the fact that, in my opinion, GFS offers the best all-around education in area, possibly the country. Its campus is beautiful; its facilities top notch. Its Quaker philosophies produce young adults who are not only well learned but well spoken, well rounded and prepared to be contributing members of their community.