Plymouth Meeting Friends School (PMFS) is a historic Quaker school in Plymouth Meeting, PA — where young learners thrive in a creative, caring, and challenging educational environment rooted in Quaker values and community.
From age 3 through Grade 5, PMFS fosters academic excellence, social responsibility, and joyful discovery — all while honoring that of God in everyone.
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Why PMFS?
Academic Exploration
Our interdisciplinary curriculum inspires creative thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving from early childhood through elementary years.
Small, Supportive Community
With low student-to-teacher ratios and individualized attention, every child is known, seen, and encouraged.
Social-Emotional Growth
PMFS intentionally nurtures emotional intelligence, conflict resolution skills, and confidence, helping children build strong relationships and navigate the world with compassion and resilience.
Diverse Perspectives
Students grow in cultural competency, empathy, and global citizenship, preparing them for a life of purpose and connection.
Living Campus
Our 11-acre campus serves as a dynamic outdoor classroom — a place for exploration, play, and stewardship of the natural world.
Off Campus Experiential Learning
First through Fifth grade participate in annual multiple day adventures tied to in-class learning.
Our heritage informs our future: a place wherecuriosity is welcomed, questions are encouraged, and each student’s unique path is celebrated.
Our Core Quaker Values: Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equity, and Stewardship guide our school culture every day.
What Does Quaker Education Look Like at PMFS?
In contrast to many religiously-affiliated schools, Quaker (or Friends) schools do not “teach religion” as part of their curriculum; instead, they incorporate beliefs and practices that we believe contribute to the development of thoughtful, empathetic, and engaged young people who embody and practice the six Quaker SPICES. Commonly referred to as the Quaker testimonies, these six ideals guide our approach to education and our interactions with one another:
OUR PROGRAMS
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5
PMFS offers a thoughtfully designed progression of learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and academic skills.
Early childhood education that honors curiosity and joy
Engaging literacy, math, and inquiry-based learning
Spanish instruction for all grades
Arts, music, and outdoor experiential learning
Children leave PMFS as creative thinkers, compassionate collaborators, and lifelong learners ready to make a difference in the world.
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Hear From Our Families
"We love the culture of community and kindness here. Smaller class sizes allow for individualized attention to each child. They allow each child to have a voice of their own and teach respect and kindness in everything they do."
"As a graduate of Plymouth, I remember feeling seen, loved, and known by my teachers. At school each day my classmates and I learned how to be kind, how to think for ourselves, and developed our integrity."
