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Stratford Friends School

Special education school · Grades 1–9

Newtown Square, PA

2 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Newtown Square since at least 2011

Stratford Friends School is a special education school in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, for students from 1st grade through 9th grade. It has about 71 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 172 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–9
Students
71
Teachers
15.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 28 girls, 43 boys
Religious affiliation
Quaker (Friends)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 61% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    75’11–1269’13–1469’15–1685’17–1874’19–2075’21–2271’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    11
    22
    39
    47
    514
    614
    77
    813
    94

    Student body

    White61%
    Black30%
    Two or more races6%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • Friends Council on Education
    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Stratford Friends School whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Stratford Friends School

    What grades does Stratford Friends School serve?

    Stratford Friends School serves grades 1–9.

    How many students attend Stratford Friends School?

    About 71 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Stratford Friends School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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