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#328 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 38% of private schools
Friends School Haverford
Elementary School
851 BUCK LN, Haverford, PA 19041
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#328 of 873
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Friends School Haverford
Elementary School in Haverford · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Friends School Haverford
Friends School Haverford is a private elementary school in Haverford, PA. Friends School Haverford serves approximately 38 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends School Haverford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 38 students, Friends School Haverford 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 4.5:1 students to teachers, Friends School Haverford sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Friends School Haverford 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.
Schools in Haverford
No public schools found in Haverford for comparison. 1 other private school in the area.
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
851 BUCK LN, Haverford, PA 19041
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Friends School Haverford may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Coopertown El Sch (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Bryn Mawr), which scores notably higher. Another option is Chestnutwold El Sch (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Ardmore), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST ALOYSIUS ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Bryn Mawr), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Haverford, see our Haverford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PHEBE ANNA THORNE KINDERGARTEN Haverford | 0.4 mi | — |
| THE SHIPLEY SCHOOL Bryn Mawr | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Chestnutwold El Sch Ardmore | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| JACK M BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY Bryn Mawr | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Coopertown El Sch Bryn Mawr | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| FUSION ACADEMY - ARDMORE Ardmore | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| REGINA ANGELORUM ACADEMY Ardmore | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| HOLY CHILD SCHOOL AT ROSEMONT Bryn Mawr | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| CASKEY TORAH ACADEMY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA Wynnewood | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Lower Merion HS Ardmore | 1.6 mi | 9.6 |
| Haverford MS Havertown | 2.1 mi | 8.1 |
| STS COLMAN-JOHN NEUMANN Bryn Mawr | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Haverford SHS Havertown | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Harriton SHS Rosemont | 2.1 mi | 9.8 |
| ST ALOYSIUS ACADEMY Bryn Mawr | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| THE GATEWAY SCHOOL Wynnewood | 1.7 mi | — |
| Lynnewood El Sch Havertown | 2.2 mi | 7.9 |
| CHILD STEPS Havertown | 2.3 mi | — |
| ANCONA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Wynnewood | 1.9 mi | — |
| THE GLADWYNE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Gladwyne | 2.1 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19041 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$147,531
Median Home Value
$908,600
Median Rent
$2,250/mo
Population
6,088
College Educated
78.7%
Homeownership
64.6%
Avg Commute
26.8 min
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Median Age
51.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BALA CYNWYD SCHOOL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Bala Cynwyd, PA | 6.9 |
| B.C.A. AND CHILDCARE CENTER INC. Philadelphia, PA | 7.1 |
| RABBI DAVID L SILVER YESHIVA ACADEMY Harrisburg, PA | 7.1 |
| THE MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF YORK York, PA | 7.1 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chester, PA | 6.7 |
| GROWING CONCERN SCHOOL Tannersville, PA | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Friends School Haverford
What grades does Friends School Haverford serve?
Friends School Haverford serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Friends School Haverford?
Friends School Haverford has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends School Haverford?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends School Haverford is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Friends School Haverford rank in PA?
Friends School Haverford ranks #328 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Friends School Haverford's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends School Haverford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Friends School Haverford a private school?
Yes, Friends School Haverford 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 School Haverford a religious school?
Friends School Haverford has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (610) 642-2334
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