Woodlynde School vs. Delaware Valley Friends School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Woodlynde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
Delaware Valley Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Overview
Woodlynde is one of the oldest and most successful independent, college-prep schools for K-12 students who learn differently in the Delaware Valley. At Woodlynde School, students gain access to caring experts in education, thrive in our nurturing environment, benefit from specialized teaching methods and strategies, rise to the challenge of our college prep curriculum, and emerge with the tools and self-confidence to be successful and happy in college, career, and life.
Typically, 100% of graduates are accepted to colleges of their choice, with many going on to pursue advanced degrees. For information, please visit www.woodlynde.org.
DVFriends is one of the nation`s best schools for bright students who learn differently. The school welcomes students in grades 1 to 12 with learning differences, particularly in reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), math (dyscalculia), memory (long-term and working), processing speed, ADHD and executive functioning challenges.
Their purposeful Quaker culture recognizes and honors the inherent worth of all students while nurturing a community that is diverse and inclusive in every way. This philosophy underlies all they do to help students discover and optimize their strengths and celebrate their differences.
DVFriends is the first school program in PA, DE and NJ accredited by both IMSLEC and IDA - the leaders in multisensory instruction. It offers a full array of arts, athletics, and extracurricular opportunities and an outstanding adventure learning program for a well-rounded educational experience.
They have an exceptional track record of preparing students to succeed in college and beyond. A high percentage (98%) of DVFriends graduates apply and choose to attend a broad range of higher education programs, including 4-year colleges and universities, top art and culinary schools, community colleges, and technical institutes.
Their research-based, multi-sensory teaching techniques empower students to develop effective tools for their unique learning styles. Applying innovation and deep expertise, DVFriends teachers guide students to embrace the courage to try, establish the confidence to reach farther, and build resilience to succeed in school and beyond.
Grades Offered
K-12
1-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language or Math-based learning differences, dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, executive function disorder, auditory processing disorder
Learning Differences, Dyslexia, Executive Functioning, ADHD, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, working memory, and processing speed
Year Founded
1976
1986
Students Body
Total Students
n/a
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
10%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
-
2
Grade 2 Students
-
3
Grade 3 Students
-
4
Grade 4 Students
-
8
Grade 5 Students
-
14
Grade 6 Students
-
10
Grade 7 Students
-
22
Grade 8 Students
-
17
Grade 9 Students
-
30
Grade 10 Students
-
32
Grade 11 Students
-
28
Grade 12 Students
-
37
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
38 teachers
Average Class Size
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8
Number of AP Classes
1
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
n/a
1:5
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniform)
(School Uniform)
Casual
(Adopted policy in Meeting for Business by students, staff and faculty.)
(Adopted policy in Meeting for Business by students, staff and faculty.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$39,480
Tuition Notes
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Tuition varies by division. It is all-inclusive. It includes all courses and fees, use of a Mac laptop for the school year, and course materials. Financial aid is available.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$22,400
Admissions Director
Jennifer Miles
Jim Miller
Admissions Associate
n/a
Kavitha Patel
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
21
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Board Games Club, Flag Football, Horseback riding, Lego Club, Outdoors Club, School Newspaper, Science Explorers, Ultimate Frisbee, Yearbook
Activities Committee, Aquaponics Club, Black Student Union, Chess Club, Diversity Committee, DV Drummers, DV Rock Band, DV Singers, Feminist Committee, Gaming Club, Jazz Band, LatinX, Literary Magazine, Musical Productions, S.A.F.E. (Students And Faculty for Equality), SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Team, Service Committee, Student Government, Tea Club, Yearbook, Yoga Club