Goshen Friends School
Tel:
(610) 696-8869
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 65 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| 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 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 65 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 13% State avg.: 23% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $2750–$7,500 depending on the class. |
| Admissions Director | Michele Kornegay |
School Notes
- 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 six 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 care program that runs from 8 AM through 5 PM.
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