Fairville Friends School Inc in Chadds Ford, PA, enrolls 86 students in preschool through kindergarten programs within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1973, this Friends–affiliated early childhood school operates on a 3–acre campus in the Mendenhall neighborhood.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 43:1, with a total of 2 teaching staff supporting a co–ed day care and early learning program.
Fairville Friends School maintains memberships with the Friends Council on Education and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Approximately 13% of the student body represents students of color in this suburban early childhood private school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fairville Friends School Inc?
The application deadline for Fairville Friends School Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Fairville Friends School Inc located?
Fairville Friends School Inc is located in the Mendenhall neighborhood of Chadds Ford, PA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Fairville Friends School Inc is Centreville Layton School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ducklings Early Learning Center (1.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Ducklings Early Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Old Forge Lane
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 467-1031
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 467-1031
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 10 students Tuition listed
Westtown Childrens Academy
Daycare / Preschool
10 Ponds Edge Dr
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(484) 770-8490
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(484) 770-8490
1.8 miles
Gr: NS | 23 students
Centreville Layton School![Centreville Layton School Photo - Beautiful campus]( "Centreville Layton School Photo - Beautiful campus")
Alternative School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
210 Meredith St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-2214
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-2214
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
St. Cornelius School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
160 Ridge Rd
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 459-8663
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 459-8663
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
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