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Organization Overview
Founded in 1845 under the care of the Germantown Monthly Meeting and governed by the School Committee, Germantown Friends School is an independent Quaker day school for students in preschool through grade 12, located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Member Schools
Grades
Pre School-3, Pre School-4, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Student Enrollment
1,131
School Gender
Coed
School Type
Day
Religious Affiliation
Quaker
Is Special Needs?
No
Mission
Germantown Friends School is dedicated to reaching that of God in every person. Our mission is to seek truth, challenge the intellect, honor differences, embrace the city, and nurture each student’s mind, body and spirit.
Accreditation
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools
Primary Admissions Contact Name
Laura Sharpless Myran
Primary Admissions Contact Job Title
Director of Admissions
Primary Admissions Contact Email Address
lmyran@germantownfriends.org
Admissions Events
10/10/25 - Early Childhood and Lower School Open House
10/18/25 - Preschool-PreK Move + Groove (Center City)
10/22/25 - Preschool-PreK Open House (Center City)
10/24/25 - Middle and Upper School Open House
11/11/25 - All-School Open House
11/12/25 - Navigating Media & Technology with Your Children: A Conversation with Top Educators | Community Connect (The Fitler Club)
11/18/25 - Middle School Grade Dean Tours (ongoing)
12/05/25 - Tigers in Action | Welcome to GFS Athletics
To register for an event, visit www.germantownfriends.org/admissions/upcoming-events. For more information, contact us at admissions@germantownfriends.org or 215-951-2345.
10/18/25 - Preschool-PreK Move + Groove (Center City)
10/22/25 - Preschool-PreK Open House (Center City)
10/24/25 - Middle and Upper School Open House
11/11/25 - All-School Open House
11/12/25 - Navigating Media & Technology with Your Children: A Conversation with Top Educators | Community Connect (The Fitler Club)
11/18/25 - Middle School Grade Dean Tours (ongoing)
12/05/25 - Tigers in Action | Welcome to GFS Athletics
To register for an event, visit www.germantownfriends.org/admissions/upcoming-events. For more information, contact us at admissions@germantownfriends.org or 215-951-2345.