Friends' Central Lower School

Since its establishment in 1845 by the Religious Society of Friends, Friends' Central School, a coeducational, college preparatory day school for nursery through grade 12, has been guided by Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality.
Underlying all facets of school life is the belief that "there is that of God in everyone." Meeting for Worship is central, providing time for connections among members of the community and between individuals and their spiritual sources.
Peaceful resolution of conflicts, seeking truth, and collaborative process are key aspects of a Friends' Central education.
Friends' Central offers rigorous and varied educational experiences in academics, arts, and athletics, helping each student to realize his or her true potential and achieve at the highest level possible.
We encourage trial and error, critical thinking and questioning, and intellectual courage in all areas of our curriculum.
We strive to balance competence in using sophisticated technology with the richness of a humanistic education.
Students' individual interests are encouraged and supported while essential skills are carefully honed.
We intentionally seek a wide spectrum of diversity in our school community.
We respect unreservedly that diversity and strive to enhance and support it.
Diversity influences how we teach, learn, and communicate. It enriches the community and furthers understanding that each human life is intrinsically valuable and interrelated, one with another.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Friends' Central Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
264 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Friends' Central Lower School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Randy Roach
Admissions Associate
Cynthia Harris
Source: Verified school update

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What is Friends' Central Lower School's ranking?
Friends' Central Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Friends' Central Lower School?
The application deadline for Friends' Central Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $19,469 for elementary schools and $27,264 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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