Frankford Friends School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 258 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,390
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Frankford Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Friends Council on Education (FCE)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Friends

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Frankford Friends School
Nursery	48
Pre-K	20
Kind	24
1	24
2	24
3	24
4	24
5	20
6	15
7	15
8	20

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Year Founded

1833

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

258 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,390

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies depending on grade level. www.frankfordfriends.org

% on Financial Aid

38%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,550

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Sharon Oliver

Admissions Associate

Sharon Oliver

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

Flag FootballSoccer

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubScience Explorers

Soccer Shots

Arts and Music Programs:

Advanced ArtArt Classes

ChoirEthics Class

Fiber ArtsJazz Band

Print makingRobotics Club

Service LearningStrings Program

Theater and Improvisation

Recreational Athletic Programs:

FitnessPhysical Education

School Notes

Since 1833, Frankford Friends School has offered a values-based Quaker education in the heart of Philadelphia.
FFS students explore, problem-solve, and work together to expand their understanding of themselves and the world beyond through initiatives like the Project Based Learning program and the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Graduates of FFS are confident, caring, socially conscious young adults who use their strengths, knowledge, and passion to better our world.
Children of all faiths and all ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds are welcomed to our community. Frankford Friends School students are members of a community that is highly diverse and inclusive. The racial composition of the school mirrors that of the City of Philadelphia.

School Mascot: Frankie, The River Otter

At Frankford Friends School, the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship of our natural and human communities are honored, lived, and learned. Students are challenged to work both independently and as part of a team. We enhance each student`s skill in creative problem-solving and provide opportunities for children to develop their passions by engaging in projects that have personal meaning to them.
Whether learning to code a robot in the IDEA Lab, building a sustainable neighborhood with help from the City Planning Commission, or conducting research for the Frankford Historical Society, hands-on learning helps children to grow cognitively, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Frankford Friends School students are intellectually curious, engaged, and care deeply about each other and the world outside of themselves. They become adults who use their strengths and passions to make the world a better place.
Our outstanding academic program prepares our graduates to thrive in the selective public and private high schools they attend. Frankford Friends School`s curriculum emphasizes the 21st century skills of critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.
Our teachers adopted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a foundational framework to engage our students in understanding issues in our communities. An important aspect of this initiative is the formation of partnerships with people and organizations who are working on the same issues that students explore in class. Not only will students see what action might look like, but they will understand the connection between what they learn and local action and service, and become true protagonists for change in their own communities.Project-based learning is a huge component of the program.
Our program also includes:
- The IDEA (Innovation Design Engineering Art) Lab
- Choral and string music program
- Spanish in grades PreK-4 (twice weekly), and grade 5-8 (daily)
- Physical Education
- Civic Engagement
- A focus on nurturing a growth mindset in students, and enhancing their executive functioning abilities, problem-solving skills, and leadership opportunities

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Frankford Friends School cost?

Frankford Friends School's tuition is approximately $15,390 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Frankford Friends School?

The acceptance rate of Frankford Friends School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Frankford Friends School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Frankford Friends School offer?

Frankford Friends School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Frankford Friends School's ranking?

Frankford Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Frankford Friends School?

The application deadline for Frankford Friends School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Frankford Friends School located?

Frankford Friends School is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Frankford.

School Reviews

5 2/14/2020

The middle school curriculum at FFS is engaging, rigorous, and multi-faceted. I have been so happy with my son's experience at Frankford Friends School. He is not only being challenged academically, but he is cared for by his teachers and the staff at FFS. Middle school years can be tough for kids to navigate, but he has felt included, he has been treated with kindness, and he is thriving both in his learning and his social life. He was also recently accepted to all 5 of the high schools (both public and private) to which he applied. I am so grateful to Frankford Friends School.

- Posted by Parent - FFS Middle School Parent

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,062 for elementary schools and $19,019 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).