Friends Seminary

Offers a nurturing educational environment grounded in Quaker values for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Celebrated as the oldest continuously operated, independent, co-educational school in New York City, Friends Seminary is committed to preparing students to engage thoughtfully with the world. The curriculum is rich and diverse, aiming to foster deep critical thinking, compassion, and global awareness. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community, integrity, and equality, with a dedicated Center for Peace, Equity, and Justice supporting various programs for social change. Students are encouraged to put their learning into action through a wide range of activities including service projects, study abroad opportunities, and engagement in social justice initiatives, all while being supported in a community that values each individual�s Inner Light?.