Plymouth Meeting Friends School vs. The Miquon School
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School Overview
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The Miquon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Overview
We are an independent Quaker school, guiding children in their most formative years of Pre-K (age 3-5) through 6th grade to become lifelong learners.
In an environment of social-emotional security, students develop their curiosity into academic risks and growth.
We preserve childhood while preparing students to leave PMFS as creators, thinkers, collaborators, global citizens, and problem-solvers.
Located just northwest of Philadelphia 1/2 of our students come from Northwest Phila; 1/2 from Montgomery County (School district busing is available for areas within 10 miles of PMFS).
Founded by parents in 1932, we are an independent elementary school for children age 3 through sixth grade.
The Miquon School mission states: we treasure and celebrate childhood.
We give our students time to play and grow.
Our program and our environment encourage wonder, inquiry, independence, and discovery.
We seek to create confident, life-long learners who will move out into the wider world with strong academic and social skills, intense personal interests, a love for the arts, and a commitment to building inclusive and peaceful communities.
We are dedicated to learning together in the rich tradition of Progressive education that is our founders' legacy.
Grades Offered
NS-6
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1780
1932
Students Body
Total Students
99 students
141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
15
Pre-K Students
21
10
Kindergarten Students
14
12
Grade 1 Students
15
16
Grade 2 Students
16
16
Grade 3 Students
8
21
Grade 4 Students
9
21
Grade 5 Students
8
17
Grade 6 Students
8
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
53%
75%
Average Class Size
13
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 6 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$24,750
$21,000
Tuition Notes
Kindergarten $19,950. Pre-k $15,000-$19,000. Financial Aid available at all grades.
Tuition is all-inclusive. Payment options include monthly installments.
% on Financial Aid
60%
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,900
$14,364
Acceptance Rate
85%
67%
Admissions Director
Joyce Colzani
Caitlin Thompson
Admissions Associate
n/a
Bree McNamara
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Architecture Club, Art Classes, Mixed Sports, Music Lessons, Pottery, Yoga
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