Excellent
#47 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 5% of private schools
Frankford Friends School
Elementary School
1500 ORTHODOX ST, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#47 of 873
In Philadelphia
#4 of 95
public schools
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Frankford Friends School
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About Frankford Friends School
Frankford Friends School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. Frankford Friends School serves approximately 163 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Frankford Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 163 students, Frankford 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 8:1 students to teachers, Frankford Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Frankford 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 Frankford Friends School compares to 243 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Frankford Friends School (this school) | 8.3 |
| Marshall John Sch | 3.2 |
| Stearne Allen M Sch | 4.6 |
| Northwood Academy CS | 2.2 |
| First Philadelphia Preparatory CS | 3.2 |
| The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds | 5.1 |
| Harding Warren G MS | 4.3 |
| Mariana Bracetti Academy CS | 4.8 |
| Mastery CS-Smedley Campus | 5.2 |
| Hopkinson Francis Sch | 4.4 |
| Sullivan James J Sch | 3.4 |
| Ziegler William H Sch | 3.7 |
| Maritime Academy CS | 2.9 |
| Community Academy of Philadelphia CS | 5.9 |
| Juniata Park Academy | 4.8 |
| Deep Roots CS | 5.4 |
| Bridesburg Sch | 4.4 |
| Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School | 5.7 |
| Lawton Henry W Sch | 4.2 |
| Universal Creighton CS | 7.3 |
| Webster Sch | 4.1 |
Showing 20 of 243 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia
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
1500 ORTHODOX ST, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Frankford Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST LUCY DAY SCHOOL FOR CHLDRN W VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (rated 7.4/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is ST MARTIN OF TOURS SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School (rated 5.7/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall John Sch Philadelphia | 0.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Stearne Allen M Sch Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Frankford HS Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 3.7 |
| THE BRIDGE Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | — |
| Northwood Academy CS Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 2.2 |
| The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| First Philadelphia Preparatory CS Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Mariana Bracetti Academy CS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Harding Warren G MS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Mastery CS-Smedley Campus Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| ST LUCY DAY SCHOOL FOR CHLDRN W VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| ST MARTIN OF TOURS SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Hopkinson Francis Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Ziegler William H Sch Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Sullivan James J Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Fels Samuel HS Philadelphia | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Maritime Academy CS Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 2.9 |
| Community Academy of Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Deep Roots CS Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School Philadelphia | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19124 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,100
Median Home Value
$155,000
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
Population
70,763
College Educated
15.2%
Homeownership
62.6%
Avg Commute
32.9 min
Poverty Rate
30.5%
Median Age
32.4
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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