Lansdowne Friends School

"I love LDF I’ve been searching for schools since I was pregnant and I chose this school years before my daughter was old enough. I’ve always attended small private schools as a child and as a substitute teacher I’ve had the experience of many different curriculums. I believe that child benefit the most from more intimate hands on learning as a child. It enables them to get more involved and interested in learning. Also they build life kind relationships with both students and teachers. My daughter loves her school and all the staff. The parents are also nice and friendly inviting each other’s kids to birthday parties and events. All the teachers know all the kids individually and the children are happy to go to school. There is no child crying when their parents leave. They are normally running towards the school to join their friends and teachers. My daughter started in pre-k and is currently in kindergarten headed to first grade. The only down side is going from not having to pack a lunch to packing lunch, and morning and afternoon snack. But the sacrifice is well worth it. They also offer “before and after care”. You can apply for tuition assistance after pre-k. After extensive research I found this to be the best school in the area."

"Small school, Big Idea! Both my kids attend LFS it's the only school in the area that remained diverse, has such dedicated teachers that truly have your child best interest at heart. This school strives to empower a child and allow them to be who they are. I love how the parents are so involved and tight net community."

"Our sons have grown up at Lansdowne Friends School (from pre-K through the upper grades) and it is truly their home away from home. The entire community of students, parents, teachers and staff is warm, welcoming and engaged. We particularly value the school community's amazing diversity, much of which stems from its location that draws students from University City and West Philadelphia in addition to communities in eastern Delaware county. The academics have been incredible with lots of hands-on learning and an emphasis on critical thinking. The development of "soft skills" like conflict resolution, respectful dialog, active listening, and teamwork is fully integrated with the traditional academics. And LFS remains committed to recess twice a day, even in the upper grades - which for our active boys has been essential! (Even better, unless it's pouring rain, they're always outside for recess.) In short, it's a gem."