Very Good
#189 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 22% of private schools
Greene Street Friends School
Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA
A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5511 GREENE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19144
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Greene Street Friends School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,727
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Pennsylvania School for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Small World Discovery CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Mastery Cs John Wister ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 497 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greene Street Friends School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Greene Street Friends School
Greene Street Friends School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 873 private schools in PA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 19144)
- 48,542
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19144; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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