Back to Member School Directory
Member Schools
Germantown Friends School
215.951.2300
Organization Overview
Founded in 1845 under the care of the Germantown Monthly Meeting and governed by the School Committee, Germantown Friends School is a Quaker, independent day school for students in Early Childhood 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
1,118
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
10/01/25 Early Childhood and Lower School Open House
10/24/25 Middle and Upper School Open House
11/11/25 All Divisions Open House
10/24/25 Middle and Upper School Open House
11/11/25 All Divisions Open House