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Germantown Friends School
  • Private, Quaker
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Germantown Friends School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Quaker
  • PK, K-12
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B
    germantownfriends.org
    (215) 951-2300
    31 WEST COULTER STREET
    PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
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    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 10
    Application Fee
    $45
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $41,500
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    33%
    Average Financial Aid
    $21,018

    From Germantown Friends School

    Founded in 1845, Germantown Friends School (GFS) is a Quaker, independent day school for students in preschool through grade 12 located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. GFS seeks students who are bright and eager, who demonstrate the potential to engage deeply with an intellectually rigorous academic program, and who will contribute to a vibrant school community. Visit our website to read more.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1390
    193 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    68 responses
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    Classics Day

    academic spotlight

    GFS Classics Day is an opportunity for Latin and Greek students in grades 7-12 to participate in a full day of exciting activities. The annual celebration is a yearly reminder of the vibrancy of life in the ancient world, and includes a triumphal parade through campus, a performance of the "Odyssey," a scavenger hunt and relay races through campus, Greek play performances, and more!

    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    A
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    Students
    1,129
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $23,250
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    2 years 7 months
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    4:1
    Website
    bit.ly/3zdmq1x
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      Yes
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      Yes

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
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    Living in the Area

    Germantown - Penn Knox
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      C
    3. Housing
      D
    Median Household Income
    $12,856
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $696
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $210,029
    National
    $244,900
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