Very Good

#161 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 18% of private schools

Germantown Friends School

School

31 W COULTER ST, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,025

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

1,025

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#161 of 873

In Philadelphia

#15 of 95

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About Germantown Friends School

Germantown Friends School is a private school in Philadelphia, PA. Germantown Friends School serves approximately 1,025 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Germantown Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares1.3 pts above PA schools

7.6

This school 7.6 · Very Good
PA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 7:1 students to teachers, Germantown Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Germantown 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

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How Germantown Friends School compares to 300 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

This School

13.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,025

This School

589

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.6

This School

4.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 64.7% vs 0%

Black 10.3% vs 0%

Asian 9.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.5% vs 0%

Germantown Friends School Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Germantown Friends School (this school)	—	1,025	7:1	7.6
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary	0.3 mi	497	16:1	6.3
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus	0.5 mi	905	15.6:1	3.4
Kelly John B Sch	0.5 mi	352	11.7:1	3.9
Fitler Academics Plus	0.5 mi	177	10.4:1	3.2
Lingelbach Anna L Sch	1.0 mi	331	12.7:1	4.6
Logan James Sch	1.1 mi	243	10.1:1	5.8
Roosevelt Theodore MS	1.1 mi	436	10.9:1	5.8
Wissahickon CS	1.2 mi	930	15.8:1	3.3
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary	1.2 mi	648	16.2:1	5.5
Central HS	1.2 mi	2,287	20.6:1	8.3
Steel Edward Sch	1.3 mi	336	8:1	3.8
Pennell Joseph Sch	1.3 mi	308	13.4:1	5.2
Widener Memorial Sch	1.3 mi	135	4:1	3.1
Girls HS	1.4 mi	722	16.8:1	7.6
Imhotep Institute CHS	1.4 mi	618	24.7:1	2.8
Cooke Jay MS	1.5 mi	397	8.4:1	3.4
Emlen Eleanor C Sch	1.5 mi	326	11.2:1	5.4
Prince Hall Sch	1.6 mi	375	13.4:1	4.0
Mastery Prep Elementary CS	1.6 mi	600	20:1	6.0
Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS	1.6 mi	489	13.2:1	7.0

Showing 20 of 300 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

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

A 8.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,202.4

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 55%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.5 / 10

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Enrollment 1,025

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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)

White 64.7%

Two or More 10.5%

Black 10.3%

Asian 9.9%

Hispanic 4.5%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

31 W COULTER ST, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Germantown Friends School may also want to explore other schools in the area. PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (rated 8.3/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Central HS (rated 8.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, GREENE STREET FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Philadelphia	0.1 mi	113	8.3
GREENE STREET FRIENDS SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.1 mi	316	7.4
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary Philadelphia	0.3 mi	497	6.3
ANTHONY WAYNE ACADEMY Philadelphia	0.4 mi	71	7.4
Kelly John B Sch Philadelphia	0.5 mi	352	3.9
SMALL WORLD DISCOVERY CENTER Philadelphia	0.5 mi	6	—
Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia	0.5 mi	177	3.2
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus Philadelphia	0.5 mi	905	3.4
THE DEPAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.6 mi	266	6.4
Roosevelt Theodore MS Philadelphia	1.1 mi	436	5.8
Wissahickon CS Philadelphia	1.2 mi	930	3.3
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary Philadelphia	1.2 mi	648	5.5
Lingelbach Anna L Sch Philadelphia	1.0 mi	331	4.6
B.C.A. AND CHILDCARE CENTER INC. Philadelphia	1.1 mi	45	7.1
Logan James Sch Philadelphia	1.1 mi	243	5.8
PROJECT LEARN SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.3 mi	37	6.4
Steel Edward Sch Philadelphia	1.3 mi	336	3.8
ADELAIDE EDUCATIONAL CENTER Philadelphia	1.3 mi	22	—
Emlen Eleanor C Sch Philadelphia	1.5 mi	326	5.4
Central HS Philadelphia	1.2 mi	2,287	8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19144 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,727

Median Home Value

$224,600

Median Rent

$1,110/mo

Population

48,542

College Educated

35.1%

Homeownership

35.1%

Avg Commute

35.3 min

Poverty Rate

26.2%

Median Age

35.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY-MIDDLE Philadelphia, PA	1,050	7.5
FRIENDS CENTRAL SCHOOL Wynnewood, PA	738	7.7
SHADY SIDE ACADEMY Pittsburgh, PA	1,058	7.7
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY Philadelphia, PA	1,050	7.4
DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Newtown Square, PA	656	7.8
School Lane CS Bensalem, PA	1,331	7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Germantown Friends School

What grades does Germantown Friends School serve?

Germantown Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Germantown Friends School?

Germantown Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 1,025 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Germantown Friends School?

The student-teacher ratio at Germantown Friends School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Germantown Friends School rank in PA?

Germantown Friends School ranks #161 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Germantown Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?

Germantown 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 Germantown Friends School a private school?

Yes, Germantown 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 Germantown Friends School a religious school?

Germantown Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 64 Good Transit
Bike Score: 67 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 1,025
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Teachers (FTE): 145
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Friends (Quaker)
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 167 days
Setting: Large City
County: Philadelphia County
Phone: (215) 951-2310

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