Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. They strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes.

Friends Seminary, celebrating its 238th year, is New York City’s oldest continuously operating K-12 coeducational school, fostering a diverse community of over 800 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Rooted in Quaker values, the institution places a strong emphasis on integrity, equality, simplicity, community, service, and peaceful conflict resolution. The school’s educational approach, grounded in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light, guides students to engage with the world around them and work towards creating a better future.

With a rich legacy and an active commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Friends Seminary provides a vibrant educational environment where students are encouraged to explore their curiosity and imagination, develop as scholars, artists, and athletes, and contribute to a world that reflects Quaker principles.