Friends Community School

Friends Community School

Private Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
5901 Westchester Park Dr,  College Park, MD
3.8
4.0

School Details

Students
252
Head of School
Angela Garcia
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Annual Tuition
$29,400
Religious Affiliation
Quaker

Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Part Time Teachers
0

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Student Diversity

White
50.6%
Black
24.7%
Two or more races
17.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Hispanic
2.8%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/23/2024
My husband and I have had a WONDERFUL experience with FCS and would wholeheartedly support anyone's application and attendance. This is an amazing school if you value true parental involvement and regular communication with educators, administrators, etc. All members of the educational team take a keen interest in each student and support them in every way needed.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 29 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/23/2024
Our daughter is in the First Grade at FCS and has attended since kindergarten. Her father and I are very pleased with our experience at FCS and how they are supporting our daughter's development. FCS focuses on the whole child - not just a basic education. She articulates that she feels heard, respe...
1.0 parent
10/1/2024
We were deeply disappointed with FCS and its inability to nurture our child’s potential. For some background: our daughter attended the Center for Young Children at UMD for preschool and kindergarten, where she thrived in an environment that encouraged her curiosity and creativity. In first grade, s...
5.0 parent
11/17/2023
Our family has loved our time at FCS. We were drawn to the school because of its small size, diversity, and child-centered approach. We've been so impressed with how supportive and welcoming the school is. Our child feels challenged, affirmed, and engaged. We truly feel like we're part of a communit...
5.0 parent
11/16/2023
Our daughter is thriving at FCS in first grade. We previously sent our daughter to Takoma Park Elementary which has a fantastic reputation. Our intelligent, curious, rule-following kid was getting lost in the large classes because she didn't need enough teacher support to get attention. At FCS our d...

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Friends Community School is a private Quaker school for students in grades K-8 located at 5901 Westchester Park Dr in College Park, in the Greenbelt neighborhood. Annual tuition is $29,400. The school has a total enrollment of 252 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The average home value in this area is $490,856. Discover additional schools in the area, like Al-Huda School, DeMatha Catholic High School, Elizabeth Seton High School, and more. Learn more about what College Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Friends Community School.

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