Goshen Friends School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 86 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Religious Affiliation

Friends

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1959

School Calendar

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

86 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $3560–$9265 depending on the class.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Associate

Lisa Cannon

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Guided by the Quaker values of equality, integrity, simplicity, community, and peace, Goshen Friends School provides a strong academic foundation through a responsive curriculum and small classes to nurture joyful learning.
We provide a quality education where children are empowered as learners.
We foster a welcoming environment of diversity, where all are valued and respected as unique individuals.
We embrace stewardship of the environment and community service.
We place value on being a community of students, staff, and families.
We promote peaceful conflict resolution, trustful relationships, and respect for individual spiritual growth.

Goshen Friends School is a Quaker, PAIS (Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools) accredited, coeducational day school for children in preschool and pre-kindergarten.
Our preschool program serves children as young as 2.7 years old.
A teacher and an aide staff each of our seven PS/PK sections, which can accommodate up to 12 children in PS and 15 children in PreK.
All PS and PK classes include specials in Art, Music, Outdoor Education, and Spanish.
By My Side, a preschool class for toddlers and their parents or caregivers, meets Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the academic year.
Students who need a safe, supervised, enjoyable place to be outside of scheduled class time can participate in our extended day program that runs from noon to 3 PM daily.

Source: Verified school update

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Goshen Friends School's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Goshen Friends School?

The acceptance rate of Goshen Friends School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chester County, PA is $23,751 for elementary schools and $33,028 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).