Friends Select School

Friends Select School is a Quaker independent school in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1689—one of the oldest schools in the United States. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12, Friends Select enrolls approximately 550 students at its urban campus along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The school's Quaker values of equality, integrity, simplicity, community, and peace permeate every aspect of school life. Friends Select offers a rigorous college-preparatory program with a strong commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability, and global awareness. Students benefit from the school's prime location near world-class museums, cultural institutions, and civic organizations, which serve as extended classrooms. The school's Meeting for Worship is central to community life, offering a space for reflection and connection. Friends Select has a strong financial aid program, reflecting its Quaker commitment to access and equity. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.