Wichita Friends School is founded on Quaker values, and the core belief that there is a seed of God in all persons.
Therefore we value and respect each child. We seek to help each child grow to hisher potential academically, spiritually, physically and socially.
Each student will learn peaceful resolution to conflicts, quiet listening, wise use of resources and concern for equality and justice.
Wichita Friends School firmly believes in the quality of education for each child.
To be able to offer quality, we have set aside certain standards to which we will adhere to enable us to deliver the quality we are seeking.
Because of our limited capabilities in serving children with exceptional needs, we have identified the boundaries of those student needs, so that we may adequately serve each child.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,000
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
It is different for each age/grade
% on Financial Aid
18%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
School Notes
- Wichita Friends School is founded on Quaker values, and the core belief that there is a seed of God in all persons. Therefore we value and respect each child. We seek to help each child grow to hisher potential academically, spiritually, physically and socially. Each student will learn peaceful resolution to conflicts, quiet listening, wise use of resources and concern for equality and justice. Wichita Friends School firmly believes in the quality of education for each child. To be able to offer quality, we have set aside certain standards to which we will adhere to enable us to deliver the quality we are seeking. Because of our limited capabilities in serving children with exceptional needs, we have identified the boundaries of those student needs, so that we may adequately serve each child.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wichita Friends School cost?
Wichita Friends School's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Wichita Friends School?
The acceptance rate of Wichita Friends School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 93%.
When is the application deadline for Wichita Friends School?
The application deadline for Wichita Friends School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/27/2023
This is a wonderful west side preschool and early childhood elementary school. Classes are small. Lessons are individually paced for each child`s need. Children learn through play as well as traditional instruction. Horizons are expanded into 10 weekly enrichment classes. The teachers use Conscious Discipline for classroom management. WFS is a warm, affirming environment for kids and parents.
5 2/27/2023
My son started at Wichita Friends at the age of 2.5 for preschool and he is now in 1st grade there. We have toured almost every private school in the city and have never considered another school as top-notch, welcoming, and whole child-focused as Wichita Friends. The school provides an amazing education (and I am an educator), a discipline plan from a social/emotional growth mindset, and a fabulous caring community. This is the best-kept education secret in the area.
5 10/11/2022
I love volunteering at Wichita Friends School as an enrichment teacher, seeing how nurturing and esteem-building it is. The children are joyful and feel valued by their teachers and school friends. Their social/emotional curriculum helps all ages, from 2 1/2 years up, discover how to be in a good community. They offer children a great start to their educational path in life.
5 5/31/2020
Wichita Friends School is amazing! It's such a nurturing atmosphere where the teachers can give students so much individualized attention due to the small class sizes. They focus on the whole child! There is an extensive amount of recess time which includes time in an awesome Discovery Playground area! I also love how they have Spanish, and sign language classes. They teach Art each week, and the STEAM room has them doing some pretty cool activities.
5 5/21/2012
My child has grown in intelligence, wisdom and kindness.
Thank you everyone at Wichita Friends School!
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