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Friends School of Portland

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an independent Quaker day school

Friends School of Portland is an independent preschool through 8th grade school arising from Quaker faith and practice and built upon long-held standards of exceptional Friends schools. Embracing the Quaker belief in the unique worth of each individual, we seek students from diverse ethnic, economic and family backgrounds. In small, multi-age classes, we nurture children’s unfolding development as curious, creative, and compassionate world citizens. We emphasize high standards for independent thinking and personal integrity. We offer a place-based curriculum with cooperative, hands-on learning in a close community where simplicity, service, stewardship, and peaceful resolution of conflict are practiced every day. For almost 400 years, Friends Schools have offered students a blend of loving acceptance and vigorous challenge. We invite you to learn more about us! 

For information on how to apply and application forms, go to Admissions

Visit Mind Media Independence for a 5 minute movie on Quaker education

Values Added: The Lifelong Returns of an Independent School Education, an NAIS report on independent education

Middle Schools Fail Kids, a Columbia University study on the advantages of K-8 schools

News & Events

First Day of School!

The 5th year of classes begins on Tuesday, September 7th at 8:15 a.m.  Drop off begins at 7:55 and Meeting for Worship is at 8:45

Quimby Grant supports Parenting for Peace

FSP will receive a $9000 grant from the Quimby Family Foundation to support the Parenting for Peace speaker series.

To learn more about P4P click here

TD Banknorth Affinity Membership

TD Banknorth will make a donation to Friends School of Portland based on your checking or savings account balances at no cost to you.

FSP Store

FSP opens online store for branded gear.

FCE & NEASC Membership

FSP is a member of the Friends Council on Education and a Candidate for Accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.