Friends School Of Wilmington
Friends School of Wilmington embraces the unique qualities of every child in an academically vigorous program that includes mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, art, music, foreign language, physical education, and service learning and outdoor education.
By nurturing, supporting, and academically challenging our students, our inclusive community builds confident, collaborative, independent thinkers who flourish as learners.
FSW is one of 82 Friends schools across the country, part of a 350-year tradition.
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 197 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1994
Student Body
Total Students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
Tuition Notes
Financial Aid available
% on Financial Aid
35%
Admissions Director
Jennifer Wilson Mathis
Admissions Associate
David Hoolahan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Programs
After School Programs
School Notes
- Friends School of Wilmington embraces the unique qualities of every child in an academically vigorous program that includes mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, art, music, foreign language, physical education, and service learning and outdoor education. By nurturing, supporting, and academically challenging our students, our inclusive community builds confident, collaborative, independent thinkers who flourish as learners. FSW is one of 82 Friends schools across the country, part of a 350-year tradition.
Source: Verified school update
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