Friends Central School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Acceptance rate: 38%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 8 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Friends Central School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Friends

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Year Founded

1845

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

104 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

14 students

Average SAT score

1290

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Friends Council on Education (FCE)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 8 / rolling

Tuition Notes

$25,000 for Nursery - $43,900 for Grade 12

Acceptance Rate

38%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Lydia Martin

Admissions Associate

Wesley Blades

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

TennisTrack and Field

Water PoloWinter Track

Wrestling

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Colors

White, Grey

School Mascot

The Phoenix

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Middle School ClubsUpper School Jazz Band

Arts and Music Programs:

Middle School OrchestraMiddle School Choir

Middle School DramaMiddle School Jazz Band

Upper School OrchestraUpper School Choir

Upper School ClubsUpper School Drama

School Notes

Friends` Central School is a Quaker, independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for students in Nursery through grade 12.
Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends` Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students.
Guided by Quaker values, since 1845, Friends` Central School has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow`s leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.

At Friends` Central, we believe that realizing a child`s potential is about more than character, talent, or even rigorous academics. It requires a balanced combination of intellectual discipline and spiritual cultivation. Since 1845, we have prepared our students for the most challenging colleges and careers, while also providing them with the moral compass they need to serve as engaged and active citizens, by blending a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with enduring Quaker principles. Friends' Central students are expected to honor each other's voices and to recognize a plurality of perspectives. They are expected to engage actively in their coursework, to take seriously their stewardship of the local and global communities, to question, probe, listen, and share. Our exceptional faculty inspires our students to respond to what is best in themselves and to recognize and learn from the best in others. As a result, our graduates are intelligent, compassionate problem solvers, they are active, involved citizens, and they are visionary leaders. The graduates of Friends` Central and their impact on the world are proof positive thatQuaker Worksat Friends' Central School.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Friends Central School?

The acceptance rate of Friends Central School is 38%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Friends Central School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Friends Central School offer?

Friends Central School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. Friends Central School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Friends Central School's ranking?

Friends Central School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Friends Central School?

The application deadline for Friends Central School is Dec. 8 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 8 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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5 10/7/2018

Amazing instructors, caring and knowledgeable.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jessie B.

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $23,294 for elementary schools and $30,948 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).