Friends Central School

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Friends Central School Photo #1 - Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational, Quaker, college-preparatory day school for Nursery through grade 12 students. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends' Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. Since 1845, Friends' Central has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.
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Friends Central School Photo #1 - Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational, Quaker, college-preparatory day school for Nursery through grade 12 students. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends' Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. Since 1845, Friends' Central has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.
Friends` Central School is a Quaker, independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for students in Nursery through grade 12.
Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends` Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students.
Guided by Quaker values, since 1845, Friends` Central School has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow`s leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Acceptance rate: 38%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 8 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1845
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 26%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1290
Average ACT score
29
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 8 / rolling
Tuition Notes
$25,000 for Nursery - $43,900 for Grade 12
Acceptance Rate
38%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Lydia Martin
Admissions Associate
Wesley Blades

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Middle School Clubs, Upper School Jazz Band

Arts and Music Programs:
Middle School Orchestra, Middle School Choir, Middle School Drama, Middle School Jazz Band, Upper School Orchestra, Upper School Choir, Upper School Clubs, Upper School Drama

School Notes

  • At Friends` Central, we believe that realizing a child`s potential is about more than character, talent, or even rigorous academics. It requires a balanced combination of intellectual discipline and spiritual cultivation. Since 1845, we have prepared our students for the most challenging colleges and careers, while also providing them with the moral compass they need to serve as engaged and active citizens, by blending a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with enduring Quaker principles. Friends' Central students are expected to honor each other's voices and to recognize a plurality of perspectives. They are expected to engage actively in their coursework, to take seriously their stewardship of the local and global communities, to question, probe, listen, and share. Our exceptional faculty inspires our students to respond to what is best in themselves and to recognize and learn from the best in others. As a result, our graduates are intelligent, compassionate problem solvers, they are active, involved citizens, and they are visionary leaders. The graduates of Friends` Central and their impact on the world are proof positive thatQuaker Worksat Friends' Central School.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Friends Central School?
The acceptance rate of Friends Central School is 38%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Friends Central School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Friends Central School offer?
Friends Central School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. Friends Central School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Friends Central School's ranking?
Friends Central School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Friends Central School?
The application deadline for Friends Central School is Dec. 8 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 8 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Acceptance rate: 38%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 8 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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