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Goshen Friends School

814 N. Chester Rd West Chester, PA 19380

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Goshen Friends School Photo #1 - Experience teachers at Goshen Friends provide one-on-one and small-group attention, making each learner feel nurtured and confident.
Goshen Friends School Photo #2 - At Goshen Friends School, preschoolers use simple (and fun!) materials to develop fine motor skills and learn about counting, colors, and other concepts.
Goshen Friends School Photo #3 - Goshen Friends offers a Summer Camp for preschoolers, with art, music, games, and water play! (Photo Courtesy Edwin Williams Photography LLC.)
Goshen Friends School Photo #4 - All students at Goshen Friends School take part in Specials classes in Art, Music, Outdoor Education, and Spanish.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres

Student Body

Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $3560–$9265 depending on the class.
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Associate
Lisa Cannon
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School Notes

  • Guided by the Quaker values of equality, integrity, simplicity, community, and peace, Goshen Friends School provides a strong academic foundation through a responsive curriculum and small classes to nurture joyful learning.
  • We provide a quality education where children are empowered as learners.
  • We foster a welcoming environment of diversity, where all are valued and respected as unique individuals.
  • We embrace stewardship of the environment and community service.
  • We place value on being a community of students, staff, and families.
  • We promote peaceful conflict resolution, trustful relationships, and respect for individual spiritual growth.
  • Goshen Friends School is a Quaker, PAIS (Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools) accredited, coeducational day school for children in preschool and pre-kindergarten.
  • Our preschool program serves children as young as 2.7 years old.
  • A teacher and an aide staff each of our seven PS/PK sections, which can accommodate up to 12 children in PS and 15 children in PreK.
  • All PS and PK classes include specials in Art, Music, Outdoor Education, and Spanish.
  • By My Side, a preschool class for toddlers and their parents or caregivers, meets Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the academic year.
  • Students who need a safe, supervised, enjoyable place to be outside of scheduled class time can participate in our extended day program that runs from noon to 3 PM daily.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Goshen Friends School cost?
Goshen Friends School's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Goshen Friends School?
The acceptance rate of Goshen Friends School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Goshen Friends School?
The application deadline for Goshen 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 Chester County, PA is $23,751 for elementary schools and $33,028 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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