Excellent
#32 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 4% of private schools
Plymouth Meeting Friends School
Elementary School
2150 BUTLER PIKE, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Enrollment
72
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
72
Student-Teacher
4.8:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#32 of 873
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Plymouth Meeting Friends School
Elementary School in Plymouth Meeting · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Plymouth Meeting Friends School
Plymouth Meeting Friends School is a private elementary school in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Plymouth Meeting Friends School serves approximately 72 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Plymouth Meeting Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 72 students, Plymouth Meeting 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 4.8:1 students to teachers, Plymouth Meeting Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Plymouth Meeting 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 Plymouth Meeting Friends School compares to the 5 public schools in Plymouth Meeting, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Plymouth Meeting
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Plymouth Meeting Friends School (this school) | 8.4 |
| Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS | 9.3 |
| Colonial El Sch | 8.7 |
| Plymouth El Sch | 8.5 |
| Colonial MS | 7.4 |
| Central Montco Technical High School | — |
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
2150 BUTLER PIKE, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Plymouth Meeting Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Conshohocken El Sch (rated 9.1/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Conshohocken), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Colonial El Sch (rated 8.7/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Whitemarsh El Sch (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Lafayette Hill), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Plymouth Meeting, see our Plymouth Meeting schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Park El Sch Conshohocken | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS Plymouth Meeting | 0.6 mi | 9.3 |
| Colonial El Sch Plymouth Meeting | 0.7 mi | 8.7 |
| Plymouth El Sch Plymouth Meeting | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Whitemarsh El Sch Lafayette Hill | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Conshohocken El Sch Conshohocken | 2.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Colonial MS Plymouth Meeting | 2.3 mi | 7.4 |
| THE MIQUON SCHOOL Conshohocken | 2.5 mi | 7.5 |
| WHITEMARSH MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Blue Bell | 2.4 mi | — |
| WHITEMARSH MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Blue Bell | 2.4 mi | — |
| Central Montco Technical High School Plymouth Meeting | 2.4 mi | — |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER East Norriton | 2.9 mi | — |
| Ray S. Musselman Learning Center Norristown | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| CAPSTONE ACADEMY East Norriton | 2.6 mi | 5.6 |
| AIM ACADEMY Conshohocken | 3.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Lankenau HS Philadelphia | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Shady Grove El Sch Ambler | 3.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Hancock El Sch Norristown | 2.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Cole Manor El Sch Norristown | 3.3 mi | 4.5 |
| PENN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY East Norriton | 3.5 mi | 8.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19462 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$133,942
Median Home Value
$452,400
Median Rent
$1,771/mo
Population
16,215
College Educated
52.6%
Homeownership
76.8%
Avg Commute
25.4 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
41.9
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|---|---|
| Austin Area El Sch Austin, PA | 8.4 |
| East Forest El Sch Marienville, PA | 8.4 |
| JUBILEE SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 8.4 |
| THE ISLAMIC EDUCATION SCHOOL -TIES Philadelphia, PA | 8.4 |
| Beaver-Main El Sch Bloomsburg, PA | 8.2 |
| RIVER VALLEY WALDORF SCHOOL Upper Black Eddy, PA | 8.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Plymouth Meeting Friends School
What grades does Plymouth Meeting Friends School serve?
Plymouth Meeting Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Plymouth Meeting Friends School?
Plymouth Meeting Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Meeting Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Meeting Friends School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Plymouth Meeting Friends School rank in PA?
Plymouth Meeting Friends School ranks #32 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Plymouth Meeting Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plymouth Meeting Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Plymouth Meeting Friends School a private school?
Yes, Plymouth Meeting 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 Plymouth Meeting Friends School a religious school?
Plymouth Meeting 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
- 72
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (610) 828-2288
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