The Miquon School vs. Plymouth Meeting Friends School
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School History
Overview
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.
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).
Grades Offered
PK-6
NS-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1932
1780
Students Body
Total Students
141 students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
-
Pre-K Students
10
21
Kindergarten Students
12
14
Grade 1 Students
16
15
Grade 2 Students
16
16
Grade 3 Students
21
8
Grade 4 Students
21
9
Grade 5 Students
17
8
Grade 6 Students
13
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
53%
Average Class Size
20
13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 6 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$21,000
$24,750
Tuition Notes
Tuition is all-inclusive. Payment options include monthly installments.
Kindergarten $19,950. Pre-k $15,000-$19,000. Financial Aid available at all grades.
% on Financial Aid
41%
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,364
$7,900
Acceptance Rate
67%
85%
Admissions Director
Caitlin Thompson
Joyce Colzani
Admissions Associate
Bree McNamara
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Architecture Club, Art Classes, Mixed Sports, Music Lessons, Pottery, Yoga