Friends’ Central School

About

Friends’ Central School is a coeducational, college-preparatory Quaker school offering an outstanding independent school education to students in nursery through grade 12. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, Friends’ Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. In every grade, students are encouraged to think for themselves and to find the courage to voice their opinions while understanding the importance of respectfully agreeing and disagreeing with one another in their quest for discovery.

Awards or Certifications:

PAIS Accredited Member School

What is your teaching or educational philosophy?

At FCS, our collective pursuit of excellence requires students to bring their whole selves and to appreciate the whole selves of others. Guided and challenged by faculty and staff, students work hard while learning from other points of view. All in it together, they push themselves beyond what they thought possible. It is precisely this inclusive and receptive approach to learning that raises the intellectual bar for every student. And learning how to pursue excellence with a collaborative and open mind enables our graduates to think beyond themselves and solve problems with intellect and compassion.

What is your mission statement?

Mission: to cultivate the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of our students

Enrollment

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