Excellent
#9 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 1% of private schools
Abington Friends School
School
575 WASHINGTON LN, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Enrollment
555
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
555
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#9 of 873
In Jenkintown
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Abington Friends School
Abington Friends School is a private school in Jenkintown, PA. Abington Friends School serves approximately 555 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Abington Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 873 private schools in PA.
What's said publicly about Abington Friends School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6:1 students to teachers, Abington Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Abington Friends School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Abington Friends School compares to the 2 public schools in Jenkintown, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Jenkintown
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Abington Friends School (this school) | 8.8 |
| Jenkintown El Sch | 7.8 |
| Jenkintown Middle/High School | 7.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
575 WASHINGTON LN, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Abington Friends School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Meadowbrook), with a comparable rating. Another option is WYNCOTE ACADEMY (rated 7.9/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Melrose Park), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Jenkintown El Sch (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Jenkintown, see our Jenkintown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| A STEP UP ACADEMY Jenkintown | 0.0 mi | 7.4 |
| MEADOWLANE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Jenkintown | 0.2 mi | — |
| Jenkintown El Sch Jenkintown | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| McKinley Sch Elkins Park | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Abington SHS Abington | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Abington MS Abington | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| MILESTONE ACADEMY Jenkintown | 1.3 mi | — |
| Elkins Park Sch Elkins Park | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Copper Beech Sch Glenside | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Highland Sch Abington | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Rydal El Sch Huntingdon Valley | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Myers El Sch Elkins Park | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| MESIVTA YESODEI YISROEL Elkins Park | 2.0 mi | — |
| WYNCOTE ACADEMY Melrose Park | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| REGINA COELI ACADEMY Abington | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| THE MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL Meadowbrook | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| ST LUKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Glenside | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Wyncote El Sch Wyncote | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| CREATIVE BEGINNINGS Rockledge | 2.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19046 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$112,959
Median Home Value
$446,800
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
Population
19,143
College Educated
62.7%
Homeownership
68.1%
Avg Commute
29.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
44.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ELLIS SCHOOL Pittsburgh, PA | 8.8 |
| WESTTOWN SCHOOL West Chester, PA | 8.4 |
| YESHIVA SCHOOLS Pittsburgh, PA | 8.4 |
| AIM ACADEMY Conshohocken, PA | 8.3 |
| DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Newtown Square, PA | 7.8 |
| FRIENDS CENTRAL SCHOOL Wynnewood, PA | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Abington Friends School
What grades does Abington Friends School serve?
Abington Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Abington Friends School?
Abington Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abington Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abington Friends School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Abington Friends School rank in PA?
Abington Friends School ranks #9 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Abington Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abington Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Abington Friends School a private school?
Yes, Abington Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Abington Friends School a religious school?
Abington Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (215) 576-3950
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