Very Good
#113 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 13% of private schools
Lansdowne Friends School
Elementary School
110 N LANSDOWNE AVE, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#113 of 873
In Lansdowne
#1 of 2
public schools
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Lansdowne Friends School
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About Lansdowne Friends School
Lansdowne Friends School is a private elementary school in Lansdowne, PA. Lansdowne Friends School serves approximately 85 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Lansdowne Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 85 students, Lansdowne Friends School 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 5.8:1 students to teachers, Lansdowne Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne Friends School compares to the 3 public schools in Lansdowne, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Lansdowne
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lansdowne Friends School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Penn Wood HS | 4.4 |
| Ardmore Avenue El Sch | 4.7 |
| Vision Academy CS | 7.5 |
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
110 N LANSDOWNE AVE, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lansdowne Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOLY CHILD ACADEMY (rated 9.0/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Drexel Hill), which scores notably higher. Another option is Vision Academy CS (rated 7.5/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ST ANDREW SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Drexel Hill), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lansdowne, see our Lansdowne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood HS Lansdowne | 0.3 mi | 4.4 |
| SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL Lansdowne | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Ardmore Avenue El Sch Lansdowne | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| East Lansdowne El Sch East Lansdowne | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| MONSIGNOR BONNER & ARCHBISHOP PRENDERGAST HS Drexel Hill | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Beverly Hills MS Upper Darby | 0.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Vision Academy CS Lansdowne | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Bywood El Sch Upper Darby | 1.0 mi | 4.3 |
| Charles Kelly El Sch Drexel Hill | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Stonehurst Hills El Sch Upper Darby | 1.0 mi | 2.9 |
| Upper Darby SHS Drexel Hill | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Park Lane El Sch Darby | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| HOLY CHILD ACADEMY Drexel Hill | 1.1 mi | 9.0 |
| W B Evans El Sch Yeadon | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Yeadon | 1.3 mi | — |
| Garrettford El Sch Drexel Hill | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Aldan El Sch Aldan | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| ST ANDREW SCHOOL Drexel Hill | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Highland Park El Sch Upper Darby | 1.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Harris Sch Collingdale | 1.8 mi | 2.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,517
Median Home Value
$188,700
Median Rent
$1,166/mo
Population
28,819
College Educated
30.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Avg Commute
33.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
42.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Breezewood El Sch Breezewood, PA | 7.8 |
| MEDIA-PROVIDENCE FRIENDS SCHOOL Media, PA | 7.8 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Danville, PA | 7.8 |
| LOGAN HOPE SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 7.7 |
| Port Matilda El Sch Port Matilda, PA | 8.0 |
| ROXBOROUGH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lansdowne Friends School
What grades does Lansdowne Friends School serve?
Lansdowne Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lansdowne Friends School?
Lansdowne Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lansdowne Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lansdowne Friends School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lansdowne Friends School rank in PA?
Lansdowne Friends School ranks #113 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Lansdowne Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lansdowne Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lansdowne Friends School a private school?
Yes, Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne Friends School a religious school?
Lansdowne Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (301) 642-6324
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