Very Good
#189 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 22% of private schools
Greene Street Friends School
Elementary School
5511 GREENE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#189 of 873
In Philadelphia
#22 of 95
public schools
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Greene Street Friends School
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About Greene Street Friends School
Greene Street Friends School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. Greene Street Friends School serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Greene Street Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Greene Street 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 Greene Street Friends School compares to 243 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Greene Street Friends School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Mastery CS-Pickett Campus | 3.4 |
| Mastery CS John Wister Elementary | 6.3 |
| Kelly John B Sch | 3.9 |
| Fitler Academics Plus | 3.2 |
| Lingelbach Anna L Sch | 4.6 |
| Roosevelt Theodore MS | 5.8 |
| Logan James Sch | 5.8 |
| Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary | 5.5 |
| Wissahickon CS | 3.3 |
| Steel Edward Sch | 3.8 |
| Pennell Joseph Sch | 5.2 |
| Emlen Eleanor C Sch | 5.4 |
| Widener Memorial Sch | 3.1 |
| Henry Charles W Sch | 7.6 |
| Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS | 7.0 |
| Cooke Jay MS | 3.4 |
| Prince Hall Sch | 4.0 |
| Mifflin Thomas Sch | 6.9 |
| Mastery Prep Elementary CS | 6.0 |
| Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary | 4.8 |
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
5511 GREENE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Greene Street Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. B.C.A. AND CHILDCARE CENTER INC. (rated 7.1/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is THE DEPAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PROJECT LEARN SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Philadelphia | 0.1 mi | 8.3 |
| GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.1 mi | 7.6 |
| ANTHONY WAYNE ACADEMY Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| SMALL WORLD DISCOVERY CENTER Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | — |
| Mastery CS-Pickett Campus Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Mastery CS John Wister Elementary Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Kelly John B Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 3.2 |
| THE DEPAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Roosevelt Theodore MS Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Lingelbach Anna L Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| B.C.A. AND CHILDCARE CENTER INC. Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Wissahickon CS Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| PROJECT LEARN SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Emlen Eleanor C Sch Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Logan James Sch Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Steel Edward Sch Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| JESUS IS THE WAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia | 1.5 mi | — |
| GREEN TREE SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
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 | Rating |
|---|---|
| EDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wexford, PA | 7.4 |
| Elk Ridge School Oxford, PA | 7.4 |
| Eshleman El Sch Millersville, PA | 7.4 |
| Gray's Woods El Sch Port Matilda, PA | 7.4 |
| Karen A. Ionta El Sch Hermitage, PA | 7.4 |
| Kunkel El Sch Middletown, PA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Greene Street Friends School
What grades does Greene Street Friends School serve?
Greene Street Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Greene Street Friends School?
Greene Street Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene Street Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene Street Friends School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Greene Street Friends School rank in PA?
Greene Street Friends School ranks #189 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Greene Street Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greene Street Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Greene Street Friends School a private school?
Yes, Greene Street 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 Greene Street Friends School a religious school?
Greene Street 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
- 316
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 438-7000
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