Tandem Friends School

Tandem Friends School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
279 Tandem Ln,  Charlottesville, VA
4.1
4.2
217 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Whitney Thompson
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$24,500
Religious Affiliation
Quaker

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
28
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
27
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
12
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
80.8%
Black
9.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
Hispanic
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best HS for the Arts in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 32 Students
James Madison University 25 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 22 Students
Virginia Tech 18 Students
William & Mary 17 Students
University of Mary Washington 17 Students
George Mason University 12 Students
Elon University 12 Students
University of Richmond 12 Students
New York University 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 24 Students
Biology 8 Students
Business 7 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Sociology 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Environmental Science 5 Students
Architecture 5 Students
English 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 23 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/3/2024
Tandem has been a great place to grow and learn. The teachers get to know the students on a level where no other school does and they all love teaching and their students. Tandem is a wonder place with amazing people!
2.0 Parent
6/1/2024
Middle school parent 2 years Pros: some really great kids, learning resource center is great for those who need help, art program very good, xcountry, girls soccer and volleyball competitive Cons: pseudo-Quaker, drugs in HS a problem, unwilling or unable to put money into sports program, teaches Howard Zinn iin 7th grade,some administrators slow and unhelpful
4.0 Senior
2/22/2023
Pretty good, small community, easy to build meaningful relationships and a good academic learning community, as well as other skills to help you in life
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/8/2021
There are several good educational options for middle and high school students in the greater Charlottesville area, but if you want your kids to be both well prepared for college academically *and* be equipped to enter the next phase of life with the courage of their convictions & a robust socio-emo...
5.0 parent
7/22/2020
Both of my children are thriving at Tandem Friends School. I could not be more grateful for the education they are getting and the relationships they are developing. Tandem is not just a means to an end. If you want your child to have BOTH a meaningful Middle and High school experience AND to have t...
5.0 other
12/18/2018
I graduated in 2013, and I absolutely loved Tandem. I made my best friends here, and I graduated feeling completely prepared to take on the world. And I did very well in college, so I would say Tandem prepared me fabulously. Their theater and sports programs were great, and I'm still in contact with...
2.0 parent
3/16/2018
Having known TFS for many years it has changed tremendously. Quaker values are not instilled and it seems they are resting on a previous reputation from years past. We will finish out but many other options, including public schools should be considered for upper grades.

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Tandem Friends School is a private Quaker school for students in grades 5-12 located at 279 Tandem Ln in Charlottesville, VA. Annual tuition is $24,500. The school has a total enrollment of 217 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Tandem Friends School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Covenant School, Renaissance School, Monticello High School, and more. Learn more about what Charlottesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tandem Friends School.

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