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Friends Central School Photo - Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational, Quaker, college-preparatory day school for Nursery through grade 12 students. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends' Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. Since 1845, Friends' Central has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.

Best Wynnewood 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,094 students in Wynnewood, PA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Wynnewood, PA include Presentation Bvm School-penn Wyne, Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center, and Friends' Central Lower School.
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Wynnewood, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Wynnewood 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
742 Argyle Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7870
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Friends Central School
Friends Central School Photo - Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational, Quaker, college-preparatory day school for Nursery through grade 12 students. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends' Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. Since 1845, Friends' Central has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.
(Friends)
(1)
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends' Central Lower School
(Friends)
228 Old Gulph Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7575
Gr: NS-5 | 264 students Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate listed
49 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 658-2518
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Presentation Bvm School-penn Wyne
(Catholic)
230 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-8040
Gr: K-8 | 133 students
St. Katherine Day School -upper
Special Education School (Catholic)
930 Bowman Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
Gr: K-12 | 67 students

Overview

This Town (Wynnewood)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,094 Students
206,255 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
228 Teachers
18,964 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$13,012
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
45%
Average Acceptance Rate
54%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
196 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
91 Students
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
10,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
233 Students
21,210 Students
% Black Students
13%
10%
# White Students
1,336 Students
129,105 Students
% White Students
74%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
95 Students
39,617 Students
% of Others Students
5%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Wynnewood, PA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Wynnewood, PA include Presentation Bvm School-penn Wyne, Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center, and Friends' Central Lower School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Wynnewood?
6 private elementary schools are located in Wynnewood.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Wynnewood?
Wynnewood private elementary schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wynnewood?
100% of private elementary schools in Wynnewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

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