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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 130 students
Yearly Tuition: $27,460
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Friends

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	West Chester Friends School
Nursery	25
Pre-K	25
Kind	20
1	18
2	12
3	10
4	10
5	10

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Yes

Year Founded

1836

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

130 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

15 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Field Trips and Special Events

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Friends Council on Education (FCE)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$27,460

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Tuition Notes

Flexible Tuition Program offers affordability to all families participating.

Summer Program Cost

$3,500

Summer Program Cost Notes

www.wcfriends.org or [email protected]

% on Financial Aid

45%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,000

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Barbara Rowe

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BalletCross Country

DanceIntramural Sports Only

Ultimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

24 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Special Service Projects

Club or Organization:

After School SportsBook Club

Hip Hop DanceKnitting

Mathematics ClubRunning

Student CouncilTheater Production

TutoringYoga

Arts and Music Programs:

BalletBand

ChoirDance

Drama productionsFine Arts

GardeningMusic Lessons

Outdoor Education草榴社区 Music Lessons

SpanishTheatre

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Physical Education

School Notes

This Friends elementary school for children age three (The Friends Play School on campus) through fifth grade offers a comprehensive academically enriched, integrated program featuring Literacy and Mathematics with STEM, Studio Art, Spanish, Music, Outdoor Classroom, Gardening, Yoga and Mindfulness, Service Learning and Physical Education as components. Spiritual, social and emotional growth are addressed daily in community.
Children attend Meeting for Worship weekly, and Meeting for Singing each month.
As a Quaker school commited to Friends values, we celebrate diversity by welcoming families of all faiths and affilitations to this community. .

West Chester Friends School students learn in vibrant Pre-school age 3 through Fifth grade classrooms as teachers guide them through an enriched, integrated curriculum of Language Arts, Mathematics and Social Studies. Students attend weekly classes in Studio Art, Library and Literature, STEM, Service Learning, Health, Guidance, Yoga and Mindfulness, Spanish, Music, Quakerism, and Physical Education. There is an active Intergenerational Program. The Friends Play School on campus enrolls three year olds for two, three, or five day schedules, half or full day. Tuition Fee Schedules are at www.wcfriends.org. The WCFS Flexible Tuition program offers affordabilty to all families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Chester Friends School cost?

West Chester Friends School's tuition is approximately $27,460 for private students and $3,500 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of West Chester Friends School?

The acceptance rate of West Chester Friends School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. West Chester Friends School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

Does West Chester Friends School offer a summer program?

Yes, West Chester Friends School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does West Chester Friends School offer?

West Chester Friends School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Cross Country, Dance, Intramural Sports Only and Ultimate Frisbee.

What is West Chester Friends School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for West Chester Friends School?

The application deadline for West Chester 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 $22,773 for elementary schools and $32,280 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).