Excellent
#82 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 9% of private schools
State College Friends School
Elementary School
1900 UNIVERSITY DR, State College, PA 16801
Enrollment
90
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
90
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#82 of 873
In State College
#1 of 4
public schools
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State College Friends School
Elementary School in State College · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About State College Friends School
State College Friends School is a private elementary school in State College, PA. State College Friends School serves approximately 90 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. State College Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 90 students, State College 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 5.6:1 students to teachers, State College Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
State College 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 State College Friends School compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in State College, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| State College Friends School (this school) | 8.0 |
| Nittany Valley CS | 6.7 |
| Easterly Parkway El Sch | 7.8 |
| State College Area HS | 9.3 |
| Mount Nittany El Sch | 8.4 |
| Mount Nittany MS | 7.4 |
| Corl Street El Sch | 8.7 |
| Young Scholars of Central PA CS | 5.8 |
| Centre Learning Community CS | 7.4 |
| Radio Park El Sch | 9.0 |
| Spring Creek El Sch | 8.8 |
| Park Forest MS | 7.8 |
| Park Forest El Sch | 8.7 |
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
1900 UNIVERSITY DR, State College, PA 16801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering State College Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ferguson Twp El Sch (rated 9.1/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Pine Grove Mills), which scores notably higher. Another option is Radio Park El Sch (rated 9.0/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Spring Creek El Sch (rated 8.8/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in State College, see our State College schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nittany Valley CS State College | 0.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Easterly Parkway El Sch State College | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| State College Area HS State College | 0.9 mi | 9.3 |
| SOARING HEIGHTS SCHOOL State College | 1.0 mi | — |
| OUR CHILDREN'S CENTER State College | 1.2 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC SCHOOL State College | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| BENNETT FAMILY CENTER University Park | 1.7 mi | — |
| NITTANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL State College | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Mount Nittany El Sch State College | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Mount Nittany MS State College | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Corl Street El Sch State College | 1.7 mi | 8.7 |
| Young Scholars of Central PA CS State College | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| LEARNING STATION State College | 2.4 mi | — |
| ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Boalsburg | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Spring Creek El Sch State College | 3.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Centre Learning Community CS State College | 2.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Radio Park El Sch State College | 2.7 mi | 9.0 |
| GRACE PREP HIGH SCHOOL State College | 3.5 mi | 7.2 |
| MERAKEY EDUCATION AND AUTISM CENTER State College | 4.5 mi | — |
| Ferguson Twp El Sch Pine Grove Mills | 4.2 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,821
Median Home Value
$400,400
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
Population
42,153
College Educated
66.6%
Homeownership
43.7%
Avg Commute
16.6 min
Poverty Rate
28.1%
Median Age
27.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HOLMESBURG CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia, PA | 8.0 |
| Port Matilda El Sch Port Matilda, PA | 8.0 |
| Mountaintop Area El Sch Snow Shoe, PA | 8.1 |
| SCRANTON HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Scranton, PA | 8.1 |
| Beaver-Main El Sch Bloomsburg, PA | 8.2 |
| RIVER VALLEY WALDORF SCHOOL Upper Black Eddy, PA | 8.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about State College Friends School
What grades does State College Friends School serve?
State College Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend State College Friends School?
State College Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at State College Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at State College Friends School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does State College Friends School rank in PA?
State College Friends School ranks #82 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is State College Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
State College Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is State College Friends School a private school?
Yes, State College 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 State College Friends School a religious school?
State College Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Centre County
- Phone
- (814) 237-8386
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