The Miquon School vs. Plymouth Meeting Friends School
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School Overview
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School History
Overview
Founded by parents in 1932, we are an independent elementary school for children age 3 through sixth grade.
The Miquon School mission states: we treasure and celebrate childhood.
We give our students time to play and grow.
Our program and our environment encourage wonder, inquiry, independence, and discovery.
We seek to create confident, life-long learners who will move out into the wider world with strong academic and social skills, intense personal interests, a love for the arts, and a commitment to building inclusive and peaceful communities.
We are dedicated to learning together in the rich tradition of Progressive education that is our founders' legacy.
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).
Grades Offered
PK-6
NS-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1932
1780
Students Body
Total Students
152 students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
18
-
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
18
14
Grade 1 Students
21
15
Grade 2 Students
23
16
Grade 3 Students
20
8
Grade 4 Students
17
9
Grade 5 Students
19
8
Grade 6 Students
16
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
53%
Average Class Size
20
13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 6 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,000
$24,750
Tuition Notes
Tuition is all-inclusive. Payment options include monthly instalments.
Kindergarten $19,950. Pre-k $15,000-$19,000. Financial Aid available at all grades.
% on Financial Aid
40%
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,600
$7,900
Acceptance Rate
65%
85%
Admissions Director
Bree McNamara
Joyce Colzani
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Architecture Club, Art Classes, Mixed Sports, Music Lessons, Pottery, Yoga