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 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 67 students in Wynnewood, PA.
The top-ranked private high school in Wynnewood, PA is Friends Central School.
The average acceptance rate is 38%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private high schools in Wynnewood, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top-Ranked Wynnewood Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
St. Katherine Day School -upper
Special Education School (Catholic)
930 Bowman Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
Gr: K-12 | 67 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
67 Students
118,922 Students
% Average Students of Color
69%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
117 Teachers
12,740 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
58%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1227
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
38%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.54
# American Indian Students
5 Students
190 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
5,195 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
6,176 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
169 Students
13,377 Students
% Black Students
22%
11%
# White Students
466 Students
77,591 Students
% White Students
62%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
n/a
16,136 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Wynnewood, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Wynnewood, PA is Friends Central School.
How many private high schools are located in Wynnewood?
2 private high schools are located in Wynnewood.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wynnewood?
100% of private high schools in Wynnewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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