West Chester Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–5
West Chester, PA
415 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
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 77% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in West Chester since at least 2011
West Chester Friends School is a Quaker private school in West Chester, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 78 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 166 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 78
- Teachers
- 13.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 37 girls, 41 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Quaker (Friends)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 58% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 116 Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Friends Council on Education
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask West Chester Friends School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about West Chester Friends School
What grades does West Chester Friends School serve?
West Chester Friends School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend West Chester Friends School?
About 78 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at West Chester 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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