Wilmington Friends School

Wilmington Friends School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
101 School Rd,  Wilmington, DE
4.3
3.6
702 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bryan K. Garman, Ph.d., Head Of School
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$35,260

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
85
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
3
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
65.3%
Black
15.5%
Two or more races
8.2%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Private K12 Schools in Delaware
#3 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Delaware
#3 Best Private HS in Delaware
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Delaware 99 Students
American University 50 Students
Boston University 48 Students
University of Pennsylvania 43 Students
George Washington University 39 Students
University of Pittsburgh 38 Students
University of Richmond 32 Students
Georgetown University 29 Students
Penn State 27 Students
University of Virginia 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 53 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Biology 33 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Finance 21 Students
Economics 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 17 Students
Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 76 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/11/2024
Wilmington Friends truly values each member of its community. Every child has the opportunity to find their strengths and the kids are taught to really think. Only one negative thought is I would like the cafeteria to eliminate the soda and caffeinated power drinks and to provide more affordable food.
5.0 Senior
3/3/2024
Friends is an awesome school. There is something for everyone: sports, clubs, teams, opportunities to join and belong. The people are quirky in the best way.
4.0 Junior
11/6/2023
The community here is bursting; I have felt welcomed from the very beginning. I love coming to school and I feel so involved.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 13 Reviews
3.0 parent
3/29/2022
Please do not send your child here if they have any learning differences. My child has fairly standard ADHD diagnosed at 4 and treated well with many out of school resources. We wanted to have our children supported with Quaker principles and were enticed to WFS by home and school consultants as wel...
5.0 parent
12/25/2019
Having switched my daughter from public school to Friends, I have seen so many positive changes from her. I cannot say enough about how much my daughter loves this school. Her attitude towards her grades, school spirit, and even homework are off the charts. Her last year in public school was filled...
5.0 parent
4/24/2018
I have 3 children who have been at Friends since PK. One graduate, and two who will graduate sometime in the next 5 years. My children are all VERY different in their demeanor, ranging from self conscious and shy to self assured and outgoing. They have each found friends with similar interests. My m...
5.0 parent
4/24/2018
My children have thrived at this school since they were small. The teachers are warm, caring, and professional. At Friends, the students seem comfortable in their own skin, as well as confident and prepared. As students get older, they have many academic choices, including IB classes and online clas...

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