Plymouth Meeting Friends School
Tel:
(610)828-2288
- We are an independent Quaker school, guiding children in their most formative years of Pre-K (age 3-5) through 6th grade to become lifelong learners.
- In an environment of social-emotional security, students develop their curiosity into academic risks and growth.
- We preserve childhood while preparing students to leave PMFS as creators, thinkers, collaborators, global citizens, and problem-solvers.
- Located just northwest of Philadelphia 1/2 of our students come from Northwest Phila; 1/2 from Montgomery County (School district busing is available for areas within 10 miles of PMFS).
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Students: 96 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,570
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Plymouth Meeting Friends School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Friends Council on Education (FCE) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Friends |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-6 |
| Year Founded | 1780 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 96 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 45% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 53% |
| Average Class Size | 13 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $23,570 |
| Tuition Notes | Kindergarten $19,000. Pre-k $14,000-$18,000. Financial Aid available at all grades. |
| % on Financial Aid | 56% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,900 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Joyce Colzani |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Ultimate FrisbeeBasketball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Art Classes, Music Lessons, Pottery Recreational Athletic Programs: Mixed Sports, Yoga |
School Notes
Hallmarks of our program include:
- Spanish taught in all grades
- A 5th Grade student exchange with Colegio Williams, a bilingual school in Cuernavaca, Mexico (in its 50th year in 2020)
- Peer mediation training and student service activities
- Arts-integrated and co-curricular instruction for deeper understanding
- Individualized attention
- Celebration of diversity
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