Friends School Of Minnesota

1365 Englewood Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55104-0551
Tel: (651)917-0636
Grades: K - 8 | 166 students
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Friends School of Minnesota is a K-8 independent Quaker school in St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer a rich program rooted in progressive education where in-depth academic studies are supported by peaceful forms of conflict resolution. We are celebrating 25 years.

We are a diverse community with students from a broad range of religious and non-religious backgrounds, including eight percent from Quaker families. We welcome ethnic and economic diversity; 31 percent are children of color and 34 percent of FSM families receive need-based financial aid.

School Overview:
Friends School Of Minnesota
School Membership(s) Friends Council on Education (FCE)
Institute for Independent Education
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Friends
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1988
Student Body
Total Students 166 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (MN School Avg.: 12%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 35%
Average Class Size 18 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,500
Tuition Notes 2012-13 Tuition Kindergarten – Fourth $12,560 Fifth and Sixth $12,930 Seventh and Eighth $13,755
% on Financial Aid 33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,800
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Susan Nagel
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
After School Music Program Drama Club
Outdoor Club Spanish Club

School Notes:

  • Started by Quakers and peace activists in 1988, Friends School of Minnesota has a student body of 168 and a faculty of 20.  In the tradition of the 80 Quaker Friends Schools across the United States, Friends School of Minnesota was founded to meet children's intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs in an environment that nurtures their social consciousness.  

    "Our mission is to prepare children to embrace life, learning, and community with hope, skill, understanding and creativity. We are committed to the Quaker values of peace, justice, simplicity and integrity."

    • Profile last updated: 09/06/2012

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