Very Good
#146 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 17% of private schools
Buckingham Friends School
Elementary School
5684 YORK RD, Lahaska, PA 18931
Enrollment
170
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
170
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#146 of 873
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Buckingham Friends School
Elementary School in Lahaska · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Buckingham Friends School
Buckingham Friends School is a private elementary school in Lahaska, PA. Buckingham Friends School serves approximately 170 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Buckingham Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 170 students, Buckingham Friends School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Buckingham Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Buckingham 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.
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.
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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
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5684 YORK RD, Lahaska, PA 18931
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Buckingham Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wrightstown El Sch (rated 9.5/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Wrightstown), which scores notably higher. Another option is New Hope-Solebury Upper El Sch (rated 8.7/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby New Hope), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Linden El Sch (rated 8.4/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Doylestown), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lahaska, see our Lahaska schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bucks HS-East Doylestown | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Holicong MS Doylestown | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Buckingham El Sch Buckingham | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| EARLY LEARNING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Buckingham | 2.1 mi | — |
| New Hope-Solebury Lower El Sch Solebury | 2.9 mi | 8.1 |
| COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL CENTER Doylestown | 2.8 mi | — |
| Cold Spring El Sch Doylestown | 3.1 mi | 8.2 |
| SMALL WONDERS AT TEMPLE JUDEA Furlong | 4.2 mi | — |
| THE CURIOSITY SHOPPE Doylestown | 4.1 mi | — |
| THE GODDARD SCHOOL Doylestown | 4.5 mi | — |
| New Hope-Solebury HS New Hope | 4.4 mi | 9.5 |
| New Hope-Solebury Upper El Sch New Hope | 4.4 mi | 8.7 |
| New Hope-Solebury MS New Hope | 4.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Bridge Valley El Sch Furlong | 5.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Linden El Sch Doylestown | 4.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Middle Bucks Institute of Technology Jamison | 5.8 mi | — |
| Wrightstown El Sch Wrightstown | 6.0 mi | 9.5 |
| Gayman El Sch Doylestown | 4.8 mi | 8.3 |
| OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL Doylestown | 5.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Tohickon MS Doylestown | 5.1 mi | 6.0 |
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Broad Street El Sch Butler, PA | 7.6 |
| PITTSBURGH URBAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pittsburgh, PA | 7.6 |
| Rockhill El Sch Rockhill Furnace, PA | 7.6 |
| SHADY SIDE ACADEMY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Pittsburgh, PA | 7.6 |
| ST EUGENES SCHOOL Primos, PA | 7.6 |
| ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sewickley, PA | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Buckingham Friends School
What grades does Buckingham Friends School serve?
Buckingham Friends School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Buckingham Friends School?
Buckingham Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Friends School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Buckingham Friends School rank in PA?
Buckingham Friends School ranks #146 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Buckingham Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckingham Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Buckingham Friends School a private school?
Yes, Buckingham 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 Buckingham Friends School a religious school?
Buckingham Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bucks County
- Phone
- (215) 794-7491
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