At Gwynedd Friends School, we watch lifelong friendships blossom as our students work hard at play.
Guided by the testimonies and values of Quakerism, our nature-based, learning-through-play curriculum has been carefully designed to meet each child where they are.
As teachers seek to nurture the Light in each child, they carefully observe their students` interests, helping to guide and facilitate learning.
Offering a wide range of interactive experiences allow young learners to discover the world with all of their senses whether they are reading, singing, crafting, building, baking, or just taking a nature walk.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1943
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 14, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurturing the Light within since 1943
- At Gwynedd Friends School, we watch lifelong friendships blossom as our students work hard at play.
- Guided by the testimonies and values of Quakerism, our nature-based, learning-through-play curriculum has been carefully designed to meet each child where they are.
- As teachers seek to nurture the Light in each child, they carefully observe their students` interests, helping to guide and facilitate learning.
- Offering a wide range of interactive experiences allow young learners to discover the world with all of their senses whether they are reading, singing, crafting, building, baking, or just taking a nature walk.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Gwynedd Friends School cost?
Gwynedd Friends School's tuition is approximately $9,500 for private students.
What schools are Gwynedd Friends School often compared to?
Gwynedd Friends School is often viewed alongside schools like Landsdale Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Gwynedd Friends School?
The application deadline for Gwynedd Friends School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Gwynedd Friends School vs. Landsdale Montessori School
The nearest high school to Gwynedd Friends School is Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Early Childhood Education Center (1.3 miles away)
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Miles
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Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School ![Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo]( "Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
1345 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
(215) 641-5567
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
(215) 641-5567
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 98 students Tuition listed
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Alternative School (Jewish)
239 E. Welsh Road
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Chesterbrook Academy ![Chesterbrook Academy Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
112 Dickerson Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(267) 554-2013
North Wales, PA 19454
(267) 554-2013
1.9 miles
Gr: K | 23 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School ![Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo]( "Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
1345 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Lansdale Catholic High School ![Lansdale Catholic High School Photo]( "Lansdale Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
700 Lansdale Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-6160
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-6160
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Calvary Baptist School ![Calvary Baptist School Photo - Aerial View]( "Calvary Baptist School Photo - Aerial View")
(Baptist)
1380 S Valley Forge Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-1100
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-1100
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
Lakeside Girls Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
111 Chestnut Ln
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
4.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mater Dei Catholic School
(Catholic)
493 E Main St
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-0995
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-0995
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
1775 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 275-1775
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 275-1775
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 83 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
920 Sumneytown Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-0582
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-0582
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mary Mother Of The Redeemer School
(Catholic)
1321 Upper State Road
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-7101
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-7101
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
(215) 641-5567
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
(215) 641-5567
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 98 students Tuition listed
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Alternative School (Jewish)
239 E. Welsh Road
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Chesterbrook Academy ![Chesterbrook Academy Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
112 Dickerson Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(267) 554-2013
North Wales, PA 19454
(267) 554-2013
1.9 miles
Gr: K | 23 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
North Wales KinderCare ![North Wales KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "North Wales KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
425 N Sumneytown Pike
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-7009
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-7009
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 W Market St
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2000
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2000
9321.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2200
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2200
9321.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Stetson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1060 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2700
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2700
9321.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
West Chester Henderson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Montgomery Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
9322.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
9322.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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