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Friends Academy
  • Private, Quaker
  • LOCUST VALLEY, NY
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Friends Academy

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Nassau County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Quaker
  • PK, K-12
  • LOCUST VALLEY, NY
  • 113 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A minus
    fa.org
    (516) 676-0393
    270 DUCK POND RD
    LOCUST VALLEY, NY 11560
    About Friends Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $0
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $46,500
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    20%
    Average Financial Aid

    From Friends Academy

    At Friends Academy, we achieve educational excellence by committing to the highest standards of learning and living. Our warm, welcoming, and diverse community is strengthened by our Quaker values, which empower our students to inquire, reflect, and engage in their classrooms, in their neighborhoods, and in the world. Because when we inspire students to learn and live with purpose, they can achieve greatness without sacrificing goodness.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1410
    85 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    97 responses
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    Setting the standard in academic excellence

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    Friends Academy's exemplary foundation of academic excellence and real-world skills is enhanced by our Quaker practice, empowering our children to learn and live with purpose. By engaging each child in student-centered, hands-on learning, Friends Academy teaches real-world skills to our students, including communication, inquiry, interpretation, analysis, and problem-solving.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    81%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 26 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 26 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
    • Fall Fair
      46%
    • Community Groups
      22%
    • Meeting for Worship
      15%
    • Spirit Week
      15%
    • Pep rallies
      2%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    664
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 25 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 25 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 25 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $28,200
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    3 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    Website
    fa.org/program/early-childhood
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      No
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      No

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    4:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    96%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 27 responses
    Poll
    96%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 27 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 27 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    96%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 25 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 25 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 25 responses

    Living in the Area

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      D+
    Median Household Income
    $91,372
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $2,301
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $625,500
    National
    $281,900
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