Very Good
#182 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 21% of private schools
West Chester Friends School
Elementary School
415 N HIGH ST, West Chester, PA 19380
Enrollment
86
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
86
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#182 of 873
In West Chester
#3 of 8
public schools
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West Chester Friends School
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About West Chester Friends School
West Chester Friends School is a private elementary school in West Chester, PA. West Chester Friends School serves approximately 86 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. West Chester Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 86 students, West Chester 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 7.5:1 students to teachers, West Chester Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
West Chester 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 West Chester Friends School compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in West Chester, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| West Chester Friends School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Hillsdale El Sch | 7.4 |
| Fern Hill El Sch | 8.0 |
| Greystone El Sch | 8.9 |
| East Bradford El Sch | 8.2 |
| Glen Acres El Sch | 7.9 |
| Sarah W Starkweather El Sch | 7.3 |
| Pennsylvania Leadership CS | 5.9 |
| Mary C Howse El Sch | 8.1 |
| Westtown-Thornbury El Sch | 7.3 |
| East Goshen El Sch | 8.9 |
| Penn Wood El Sch | 7.1 |
| Pocopson El Sch | 9.0 |
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.
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
415 N HIGH ST, West Chester, PA 19380
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering West Chester Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Greystone El Sch (rated 8.9/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is East Bradford El Sch (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Mary C Howse El Sch (rated 8.1/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in West Chester, see our West Chester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST AGNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL West Chester | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| West Chester Henderson HS West Chester | 0.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Hillsdale El Sch West Chester | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Fern Hill El Sch West Chester | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Greystone El Sch West Chester | 1.8 mi | 8.9 |
| East Bradford El Sch West Chester | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| E N Peirce MS West Chester | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Sarah W Starkweather El Sch West Chester | 2.5 mi | 7.3 |
| CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY#15 West Chester | 2.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Stetson MS West Chester | 2.7 mi | 6.0 |
| 21st Century Cyber CS West Chester | 2.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Glen Acres El Sch West Chester | 2.2 mi | 7.9 |
| CIDDS LEARNING CENTER West Chester | 2.9 mi | 8.5 |
| J R Fugett MS West Chester | 2.5 mi | 6.4 |
| West Chester East HS West Chester | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| SS PETER AND PAUL SCHOOL West Chester | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Mary C Howse El Sch West Chester | 3.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Pennsylvania Leadership CS West Chester | 3.2 mi | 5.9 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER West Chester | 3.7 mi | — |
| West Chester Bayard Rustin HS West Chester | 3.4 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19380 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$122,876
Median Home Value
$530,400
Median Rent
$1,820/mo
Population
50,093
College Educated
64.4%
Homeownership
72.7%
Avg Commute
25.6 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
43.2
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| JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY Allentown, PA | 7.4 |
| NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI Lancaster, PA | 7.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Chester Friends School
What grades does West Chester Friends School serve?
West Chester Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Chester Friends School?
West Chester Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Chester Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Chester Friends School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does West Chester Friends School rank in PA?
West Chester Friends School ranks #182 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is West Chester Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Chester Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is West Chester Friends School a private school?
Yes, West Chester 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 West Chester Friends School a religious school?
West Chester Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Phone
- (610) 696-2615
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