Westbury Friends School Photo #10 - Our Nursery Friends pretending and practicing how to be a chef.

Westbury Friends School

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-3
Year Founded
1957

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Westbury Friends School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
simple wear without commercialized characters

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Early Childhood Program tuition depends on the enrollment option chosen. Extended care fees are additional.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Karate, Soccer, Teeball

Arts and Music Programs:
Yoga

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Indoor Hockey, Karate, Soccer, Teeball

School Notes

  • Since 1957, Westbury Friends School has been recognized for fine academics as well as a whole-child approach to intellectual and moral development. Students are encouraged by word and by example to respect the talents and perspectives of others and include them in a cooperative search for knowledge. WFS believes that education is preparation for the whole of life: the development of intellectual, physical, and social-emotional capacities as well as those of the spirit. WFS teachers are facilitators of the learning process, using dialogue, reflection, and inquiry tools for learning in the classroom.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Westbury Friends School cost?
Westbury Friends School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students and $400 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Westbury Friends School?
The acceptance rate of Westbury Friends School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
When is the application deadline for Westbury Friends School?
The application deadline for Westbury Friends School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,054 for elementary schools and $26,672 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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