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 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,335 students in Wynnewood, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
78% of private preschools in Wynnewood, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Friends).

Top-Ranked Wynnewood Private Preschools (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
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
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
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,335 Students
176,464 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
215 Teachers
13,951 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
49%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$12,733
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
41%
Average Acceptance Rate
54%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
85 Students
5,462 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
7,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
172 Students
14,739 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
1,293 Students
90,408 Students
% White Students
63%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
158 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
442 Students
56,369 Students
% of Others Students
22%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Wynnewood, PA?
How many private preschools are located in Wynnewood?
9 private preschools are located in Wynnewood.
How diverse are private preschools in Wynnewood?
Wynnewood private preschools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Wynnewood?
78% of private preschools in Wynnewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Friends).

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