This Friends elementary school for children age three (The Friends Play School on campus) through fifth grade offers a comprehensive academically enriched, integrated program featuring Literacy and Mathematics with STEM, Studio Art, Spanish, Music, Outdoor Classroom, Gardening, Yoga and Mindfulness, Service Learning and Physical Education as components. Spiritual, social and emotional growth are addressed daily in community.
Children attend Meeting for Worship weekly, and Meeting for Singing each month.
As a Quaker school commited to Friends values, we celebrate diversity by welcoming families of all faiths and affilitations to this community. .
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Yearly Tuition: $27,460
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
West Chester Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
Year Founded
1836
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Field Trips and Special Events
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,460
Tuition Notes
Flexible Tuition Program offers affordability to all families participating.
Summer Program Cost
$3,500
Summer Program Cost Notes
www.wcfriends.org or [email protected]
% on Financial Aid
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Barbara Rowe
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
24 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Special Service Projects
Club or Organization:
After School SportsBook Club
Hip Hop DanceKnitting
Mathematics ClubRunning
Student CouncilTheater Production
TutoringYoga
Arts and Music Programs:
BalletBand
ChoirDance
Drama productionsFine Arts
GardeningMusic Lessons
Outdoor EducationPrivate Music Lessons
SpanishTheatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical Education
School Notes
- West Chester Friends School students learn in vibrant Pre-school age 3 through Fifth grade classrooms as teachers guide them through an enriched, integrated curriculum of Language Arts, Mathematics and Social Studies. Students attend weekly classes in Studio Art, Library and Literature, STEM, Service Learning, Health, Guidance, Yoga and Mindfulness, Spanish, Music, Quakerism, and Physical Education. There is an active Intergenerational Program. The Friends Play School on campus enrolls three year olds for two, three, or five day schedules, half or full day. Tuition Fee Schedules are at www.wcfriends.org. The WCFS Flexible Tuition program offers affordabilty to all families.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Chester Friends School cost?
West Chester Friends School's tuition is approximately $27,460 for private students and $3,500 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of West Chester Friends School?
The acceptance rate of West Chester Friends School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.
Does West Chester Friends School offer a summer program?
Yes, West Chester Friends School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does West Chester Friends School offer?
West Chester Friends School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Cross Country, Dance, Intramural Sports Only and Ultimate Frisbee.
What is West Chester Friends School's ranking?
West Chester Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for West Chester Friends School?
The application deadline for West Chester Friends School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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