An innovative, holistic Quaker private school in Pasadena, California

A Unique Private Cooperative Elementary School

Friends Western School is a community-based elementary (pre-K through 5th grade) school in Pasadena, California that values inquiry, participation, examination, and reflection. We believe in each child’s natural curiosity and compassion, and we work with each student to nurture a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of integrity.

This video was generously produced by Alex Lorge. Music charitably provided by Figg.

FWS is a wonderful match for our family. Our daughter loves school and we are proud and excited to be members of a community of parents building a values-based environment for our children. We continue to marvel at the high adult-to-child ratio and focused attention to the children's needs throughout the day. Our daughter is thriving as a student and as a whole, well-cared-for growing person."

Contact Admissions

Interested in your child attending Friends Western School? Limited spots are still available for the 2017/2018 school year. Contact us for more information.

Upcoming Events

Open House
November 16, 2017, 10 a.m.
Learn about our philosophy, curriculum, culture and community, tour the school, and hear first-hand about the FWS difference from parents, teachers and students. RSVP today.

Open House
January 11, 2018, 10 a.m.
RSVP today.

In the News

Applications still being accepted for the 2017/2018 school year! Contact us to learn more.

Immediate opportunities for pre-K! Looking for an engaging, enriching learning environment for your pre-kindergartener? Spaces are available NOW for our pre-K program, which is offered through our partner, Rainbow Learning Center. For details, email Teacher Karen.

Check out Flying Foxes (issue 5), the school newsletter created by the students for the FWS community.