Very Good
#112 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 13% of private schools
Media-providence Friends School
Elementary School
125 W THIRD ST, Media, PA 19063
Enrollment
93
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
93
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#112 of 873
In Media
#1 of 4
public schools
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Media-providence Friends School
Elementary School in Media · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Media-providence Friends School
Media-providence Friends School is a private elementary school in Media, PA. Media-providence Friends School serves approximately 93 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Media-providence Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 93 students, Media-providence 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 6:1 students to teachers, Media-providence Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Media-providence 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 Media-providence Friends School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Media, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Media-providence Friends School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Media El Sch | 8.3 |
| Rose Tree El Sch | 8.6 |
| Springton Lake MS | 8.0 |
| Indian Lane El Sch | 8.4 |
| Glenwood El Sch | 8.0 |
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
125 W THIRD ST, Media, PA 19063
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Media-providence Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wallingford El Sch (rated 9.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Wallingford), which scores notably higher. Another option is Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch (rated 9.2/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Swarthmore), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Nether Providence El Sch (rated 9.0/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Wallingford), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Media, see our Media schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Media El Sch Media | 0.3 mi | 8.3 |
| THE WALDEN SCHOOL Media | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Rose Tree El Sch Media | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| ROSE TREE EARLY LEARNING CENTER Media | 1.0 mi | — |
| Springton Lake MS Media | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Indian Lane El Sch Media | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| DAVIDSON SCHOOL Elwyn | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| THE SCHOOL IN ROSE VALLEY Rose Valley | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Wallingford El Sch Wallingford | 1.6 mi | 9.3 |
| BENCHMARK SCHOOL Media | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| ST MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Media | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Strath Haven HS Wallingford | 2.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Strath Haven MS Wallingford | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Penncrest HS Media | 2.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Nether Providence El Sch Wallingford | 2.9 mi | 9.0 |
| MOTHER OF PROVIDENCE REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Wallingford | 2.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Paxon Hollow MS Broomall | 2.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch Swarthmore | 2.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Coebourn El Sch Brookhaven | 3.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Richardson MS Springfield | 2.6 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19063 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$121,899
Median Home Value
$505,500
Median Rent
$1,623/mo
Population
38,206
College Educated
59.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
44.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Breezewood El Sch Breezewood, PA | 7.8 |
| LANSDOWNE FRIENDS SCHOOL Lansdowne, PA | 7.8 |
| SACRED HEART GRADE SCHOOL West Reading, PA | 7.8 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Danville, PA | 7.8 |
| LOGAN HOPE SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 7.7 |
| Harmony Area El Sch Westover, PA | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Media-providence Friends School
What grades does Media-providence Friends School serve?
Media-providence Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Media-providence Friends School?
Media-providence Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Media-providence Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Media-providence Friends School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Media-providence Friends School rank in PA?
Media-providence Friends School ranks #112 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Media-providence Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Media-providence 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 Media-providence Friends School a private school?
Yes, Media-providence 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 Media-providence Friends School a religious school?
Media-providence Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (610) 565-1960
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