Germantown Friends School
Germantown Friends School (GFS), located in Philadelphia’s historic Germantown neighborhood, is a distinguished independent day school founded in 1845 by the Germantown Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.
Serving students from Early Childhood through Grade 12, GFS embraces a holistic educational approach grounded in Quaker values, fostering intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth. GFS’s curriculum spans arts, sciences, and athletics, featuring student-led clubs, affinity groups, and an innovative eighth-grade capstone project.
The 12-acre campus, home to the Betty Cary Arboretum, enhances environmental education. GFS’s diverse and inclusive community, alongside its notable alumni, underscores its commitment to excellence and equality.
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Germantown Friends School Buys Adjacent Historic Bank Building for $2M in Expansion Move
Germantown Friends School recently acquired a historic 11,000-square-foot building housing a Wells Fargo branch for $2.05 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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