Friends School

Friends School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
5465 Pennsylvania Ave,  Boulder, CO
4.8
4.6
167 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steve De Beer
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Annual Tuition
$31,135

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
18
Part Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 7 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/23/2024
Both of my kids attend Friends, and I couldn't be happier with their experience. Not only are they academically thriving, but they are genuinely happy. Happy is truly the best word to describe life at Friends. The warmth and support of this community extend far beyond the classroom—it feels like finding your village. Friends isn't just a school; it's a place where children and families alike feel valued, connected, and inspired every day.
5.0 Parent
6/19/2019
The teachers in the Preschool at Friends are very experienced, have a deep knowledge of early childhood education, and are passionate about what they do. I feel so lucky to have found this school for my daughter.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 55 Reviews
2.0 parent
5/19/2025
While the teachers and support staff at this school are truly dedicated, compassionate, and committed to the well-being of the students, my experience with the administration has been deeply concerning. Over the years, with three of my children attending, I’ve witnessed a notable decline in transpar...
5.0 parent
12/20/2024
This 24/25 school year is our first year at Friends School. My 6th grade son has severe dyslexia, ADHD, and a language processing disorder. Behaviorally he is at age level, he was reading and writing at a kinder/1st grade level when he came to the school. We came from 2 years at another local privat...
5.0 parent
10/20/2024
We love being at Friends and feel so grateful to be a part of this community. We entered into Friends after struggling in our local elementary school. Friends offers our children both rich curriculum and learning opportunities AND social and emotional support. Our kids come home regulated from schoo...
5.0 parent
10/12/2024
Our child is thriving academically (above grade level!), socially and emotionally at Friends School. Sending our kid to Friends has been one of the best decisions we have made for their education. The small class sizes, with 2 (sometimes 3) amazing teachers gives them the opportunity to differentiat...

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Friends School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 5465 Pennsylvania Ave in Boulder, CO. Annual tuition is $31,135. The school has a total enrollment of 167 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Friends School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $1,124,908. Learn more about what Boulder has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Friends School.

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