Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Best Friends Preschool
About the School
- Best Friends Preschool serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
- The student:teacher of Best Friends Preschool is 23:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Wendy John
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Best Friends Preschool?
The application deadline for Best Friends Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Best Friends Preschool is New Story (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Theresa School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Learning & Sharing (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
335 Front St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-6844
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
617 16th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-6444
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
774 Limekiln Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 710-2222
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 30 students
Christian
1347 Vernon St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
774 Limekiln Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 710-2222
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 30 students
Christian
1347 Vernon St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Montessori School (Christian)
411 S 40th St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 557-1119
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
774 Limekiln Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 710-2222
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 30 students
Christian
1347 Vernon St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Episcopal
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
555 S. 25th St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 234-3797
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
335 Front St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-6844
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
617 16th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-6444
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Episcopal
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
555 S. 25th St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 234-3797
School
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
9324.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
9324.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
9324.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mooreland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9324.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Holly Pike
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
9324.5 miles
Gr: K-2 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
School Reviews
5 5/1/2012
We were very pleased with the kindergarten program Ms Forbes develops and delivers. While the school technically followed the West Shore SD curriculum, it was appartent to us that our son received MORE of everything that matters through Ms. Forbes program than what he would have received through the School District. If Ms. Forbes is still instructing the children we will send our daughter too!
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