Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Fairville Friends School Inc
About the School
- Fairville Friends School Inc in Chadds Ford, PA, enrolls 86 students in preschool through kindergarten programs within a suburban community setting.
- Founded in 1973, this Friends–affiliated early childhood school operates on a 3–acre campus in the Mendenhall neighborhood.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 43:1, with a total of 2 teaching staff supporting a co–ed day care and early learning program.
- Fairville Friends School maintains memberships with the Friends Council on Education and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Approximately 13% of the student body represents students of color in this suburban early childhood private school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fairville Friends School Inc?
The application deadline for Fairville Friends School Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Fairville Friends School Inc located?
Fairville Friends School Inc is located in the Mendenhall neighborhood of Chadds Ford, PA.
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The nearest preschool is Ducklings Early Learning Center (1.7 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Alternative School
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(302) 571-0230
Distance: 3.7 mi
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Catholic
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Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-2214
Distance: 5.4 mi
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Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
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Distance: 5.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 8 students
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825 Loveville Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-2121
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Alternative School
700 Old Forge Lane
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 467-1031
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
10 Ponds Edge Dr
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(484) 770-8490
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
Catholic
210 Meredith St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-2214
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
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(610) 459-8663
Distance: 5.4 mi
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Avg. class size: 13 students
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