West Chester Friends School

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. .

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $22,150
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
Year Founded
1836
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
West Chester Friends School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Field Trips and Special Events

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Flexible Tuition Program offers affordability to all families participating.
Summer Program Cost Notes
www.wcfriends.org or admissions@wcfriends.org
% 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

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
37 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Special Service Projects

Club or Organization:
After School Sports, Book Club, Chess, Cooking Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Hip Hop Dance, Knitting, Knitting Club, MakerSpace, Math Club, Mathematics Club, Recycling Club, Running, Student Council, Theater Production, Tutoring, Yoga

Arts and Music Programs:
Ballet, Band, Choir, Dance, Drama productions, Fine Arts, Gardening, Jazz Ensemble, Music Lessons, Outdoor Education, Piano Lessons, Private Music Lessons, Spanish, Strings, Theatre, Violin, Voice

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical Education, Ultimate Frisbee

School Notes

  • West Chester Friends School students learn in vibrant Pre-K 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.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Chester Friends School cost?
West Chester Friends School's tuition is approximately $22,150 for private 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 87%. 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 summer school page 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $22,150
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Chester County, PA is $21,371 for elementary schools and $30,282 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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