Very Good
#146 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 17% of private schools
Buckingham Friends School
Elementary School · Lahaska, PA
A private elementary school in Lahaska, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5684 YORK RD, Lahaska, PA 18931
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Early Learning Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Community Educational CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| New Hope-solebury Lower EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–2 | 2.9 mi | 229 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Buckingham Friends School is listed in Lahaska, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Buckingham Friends School
Buckingham Friends School is a private elementary school in Lahaska, PA, serving approximately 170 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 873 private schools in PA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
About this school's data
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- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
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- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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