Very Good
#129 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 15% of private schools
Friends Central School
School
1101 CITY AVE, Wynnewood, PA 19096
Enrollment
738
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
738
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#129 of 873
In Wynnewood
#2 of 4
public schools
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About Friends Central School
Friends Central School is a private school in Wynnewood, PA. Friends Central School serves approximately 738 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8:1 students to teachers, Friends Central School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Friends Central 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 Friends Central School compares to the 1 public school in Wynnewood, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Wynnewood
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Friends Central School (this school) | 7.7 |
| Penn Wynne Sch | 9.4 |
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.
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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
1101 CITY AVE, Wynnewood, PA 19096
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Friends Central School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Merion El Sch (rated 9.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Merion Station), which scores notably higher. Another option is Penn Wynne Sch (rated 9.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST KATHERINE SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wynnewood, see our Wynnewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19096 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$186,648
Median Home Value
$711,600
Median Rent
$2,107/mo
Population
15,136
College Educated
79.8%
Homeownership
77.9%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Median Age
44.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Newtown Square, PA | 7.8 |
| GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 7.6 |
| LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Lancaster, PA | 7.5 |
| THE AGNES IRWIN SCHOOL Bryn Mawr, PA | 7.5 |
| THE SHIPLEY SCHOOL Bryn Mawr, PA | 7.2 |
| WYOMING SEMINARY UPPER SCHOOL Kingston, PA | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Friends Central School
What grades does Friends Central School serve?
Friends Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Friends Central School?
Friends Central School has an enrollment of approximately 738 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends Central 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 Friends Central School rank in PA?
Friends Central School ranks #129 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Friends Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Friends Central School a private school?
Yes, Friends Central 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 Friends Central School a religious school?
Friends Central 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
- 738
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (610) 645-5048
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