Lancaster Friends School is a Quaker school focused on educating the hearts and minds of children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Families choose our school because they believe their children will thrive within a diverse and peace-centered educational community that is committed to supporting the social, intellectual, and spiritual development of all people, and that prepares its graduates to lead in pursuit of justice.
Quaker schools have been a consistent part of Pennsylvania's history. William Penn established a Quaker school, soon after the establishment of the "Holy Experiment;" Penn's mission to lead by putting into practice all of his Quaker ideals. Since then, Quaker schools have been established all over the Commonwealth, many of which have gained recognition for providing socially responsible and intellectually vigorous educations.
Lancaster Friends Meeting began discussions about establishing its own school several years ago. Current events nationally regarding racial justice and the COVID-19 pandemic have underscored the fact that children need community and an education that goes above and beyond preparing them academically. They need an education that also prepares them to participate in and lead the construction of more inclusive, just, and peaceful communities.
In response to this need, a small group of Quakers and nonQuakers formed to consider whether the time was right to open a Quaker school in Lancaster that would emphasize equality and community. As our purpose and discernment gained attention, more community members became involved and eventually, Lancaster Friends school was established.
Learn more about us here.
