Excellent
#47 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 5% of private schools
Frankford Friends School
Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA
A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1500 ORTHODOX ST, Philadelphia, PA 19124
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Frankford Friends School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,100
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall John SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Stearne Allen M SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Northwood Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| First Philadelphia Preparatory CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,818 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Frankford Friends School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Frankford Friends School
Frankford Friends School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 163 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frankford Friends School
What grades does Frankford Friends School serve?
Frankford Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Frankford Friends School?
Frankford Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankford Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankford Friends School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Frankford Friends School rank in PA?
Frankford Friends School ranks #47 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Frankford Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frankford Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Frankford Friends School a private school?
Yes, Frankford 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 Frankford Friends School a religious school?
Frankford Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 533-5368
- Area population (ZIP 19124)
- 70,763
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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