Westbury Friends School

550 Post Ave Westbury, NY 11590
www.westburyfriendsschool.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Westbury Friends School Photo #1 - Apples picked from our apple tree. Now on to making apple pie.
Westbury Friends School Photo #2 - Each one teach one
Westbury Friends School Photo #3 - Can you find the teacher?
Westbury Friends School Photo #4 - We've got the whole world in our hands
Westbury Friends School Photo #5 - Each one teach one
Westbury Friends School Photo #6 - We always begin with a moment of silence to center and balance our whole body
Westbury Friends School Photo #7 - We love to visit the horses with our parents of Metropolitan Equestrian Team!
Westbury Friends School Photo #8 - Our biggest Magnolia Tree next to the Meeting House
Westbury Friends School Photo #9 - Our Nursery Friends pretending and practicing how to be a chef.
Westbury Friends School Photo #10 - Our Nursery Friends pretending and practicing how to be a chef.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-3
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Motto
“Simply Extraordinary”

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
simple wear without commercialized characters

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Early Childhood Program tuition depends on the enrollment option chosen. Extended care fees are additional.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
KarateSoccer
Teeball


Arts and Music Programs:
Yoga


Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballIndoor Hockey
KarateSoccer
Teeball

School Notes

  • Westbury Friends School a small Quaker school for children in Nursery through Grade 3 in the heart of Nassau County, including Nursery and Pre-K Spanish Immersion class
  • A community of engaged, active teachers and learners, Westbury Friends School focuses on critical thinking for better understanding.
  • In a welcoming and nurturing environment, with moderate tuition fees, Westbury Friends School is committed to teaching our children to live peacefully in a diverse world.
  • Since 1957, Westbury Friends School has been recognized for fine academics as well as a whole-child approach to intellectual and moral development. Students are encouraged by word and by example to respect the talents and perspectives of others and include them in a cooperative search for knowledge. WFS believes that education is preparation for the whole of life: the development of intellectual, physical, and social-emotional capacities as well as those of the spirit. WFS teachers are facilitators of the learning process, using dialogue, reflection, and inquiry tools for learning in the classroom.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Westbury Friends School cost?
Westbury Friends School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students and $400 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Westbury Friends School?
The acceptance rate of Westbury Friends School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
When is the application deadline for Westbury Friends School?
The application deadline for Westbury Friends School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,436 for elementary schools and $21,584 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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