Friends Academy is a K-12 private school in Long Island that is based on the Quaker school values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equity, and service. Founded in 1876, Friends Academy is rated the #1 best private school in Nassau County, and is a nationally renowned coeducational, independent, college-preparatory school for students in preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school. Friends is committed to developing a diverse community whose members value excellence in learning and growth in knowledge and skills.
As a private school built upon the foundations of Quaker education and values, Friends Academy achieves educational excellence by committing to the highest standards of learning and living. Our diverse community is welcoming to people of all faiths because we empower our students to inquire, reflect, and engage in their classrooms, in their communities, and in the world. Our mission is to educate students to discover and develop the best of who they are and who they can b
