Friends Central School Photo - Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational, Quaker, college-preparatory day school for Nursery through grade 12 students. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends' Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. Since 1845, Friends' Central has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.

Best Wynnewood Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,535 students in Wynnewood, PA (there are 1 public school, serving 607 public students). 72% of all K-12 students in Wynnewood, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
82% of private schools in Wynnewood, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Wynnewood Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
742 Argyle Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7870
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Friends Central School
Friends Central School Photo - Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational, Quaker, college-preparatory day school for Nursery through grade 12 students. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends' Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. Since 1845, Friends' Central has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.
(Friends)
(1)
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends' Central Lower School
(Friends)
228 Old Gulph Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7575
Gr: NS-5 | 264 students Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate listed
Main Line Reform Temple School For Early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
410 Montgomery Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-0304
Gr: PK-K | 130 students
49 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 658-2518
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Presentation Bvm School-penn Wyne
(Catholic)
230 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-8040
Gr: K-8 | 133 students
Ancona Montessori School
Montessori School
630 Clothier Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(484) 431-6469
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
The Gateway School
Daycare / Preschool
24 Old Gulph Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-5444
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Robert J Wilf Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
45 Haverford Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 896-7770
Gr: PK-K | 166 students
St. Katherine Day School -upper
Special Education School (Catholic)
930 Bowman Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Temple Beth Hillel-beth Elementary Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1001 Remington Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-2277
Gr: K | 15 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Wynnewood)
This State (PA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,535 Students
273,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
240 Teachers
23,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$14,799
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
45%
Average Acceptance Rate
54%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.60
# American Indian Students
5 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
94 Students
9,515 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
234 Students
27,502 Students
% Black Students
11%
10%
# White Students
1,405 Students
160,033 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
458 Students
64,185 Students
% of Others Students
20%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Wynnewood, PA?
How many private schools are located in Wynnewood?
11 private schools are located in Wynnewood.
How diverse are private schools in Wynnewood?
Wynnewood private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Wynnewood go to private school?
72% of all K-12 students in Wynnewood are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wynnewood?
82% of private schools in Wynnewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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