Greenwood Friends School
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(570) 458-5532
- Greenwood Friends School offers an educational environment where each child's unique gifts are nurtured and the Friends' principles of integrity, equality, community, simplicity, and peace are fostered.
- Greenwood Friends School is an educational community in which students, teachers, and parents value learning, sharing, and living joyfully within a a challenging and supportive environment. Each child is welcomed and valued as a unique individual in this community.
- Friends recognize "that of God" in each person, and this principle is central to our philosophy of educating hearts as well as minds.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 72 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,300
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Friends Council on Education (FCE) Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) Educational Records Bureau |
| Religious Affiliation | Friends |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 72 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 67% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,300 |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-Primary=$4150 (3 full days) Grs 5-8=$9650 |
| % on Financial Aid | 38% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,680 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% National avg.: 85% |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Mathletes Arts and Music Programs: Music |
School Notes
- Greenwood Friends School gives students the unique opportunity for hands-on, project based learning everyday. Students often work in mixed-age groups so that children can develop their gifts and talents in a collaborative setting. Students learn to work independently, as well, but always with respect for others in their learning community. Greenwood has a long tradition of valuing music and the arts which are all integrated into daily activities and long-term projects.
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| 5 This used to be a wonderful school. Unfortunately, they lost more than half their teachers last year. Our child received a terrible education last year after many years of a wonderful curriculum. It`s a real shame. - Posted by Parent - Steve D. |
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