Welcome TO
OLNEY FRIENDS SCHOOL!
An Independent Day and Boarding School in Barnesville, Ohio Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders Through a Transdisciplinary Curriculum
Grades 9-12
College preparatory education
3:1
student-teacher ratio
100%
College acceptance rate
Organic
350-acre campus
Where College Preparation Meets Global Readiness in a Supportive Learning Environment
We blend rigorous academics with Quaker values in a nurturing environment where students from all over the world thrive!
Since 1837, Olney has pioneered a progressive educational model that adapts to each student’s unique needs. Our flexible, project-based curriculum blends mastery learning with intellectual exploration, preparing diverse learners for college success and lifelong curiosity.
An International
Learning Community
Olney’s diverse student body of 40-60 learners represents many U.S. states and over a dozen countries worldwide, creating a truly global learning community.
Discover how our inclusive, close-knit community and boarding school living fosters understanding and prepares students for an interconnected world.
An International
Learning Community
Olney’s diverse student body of 40-60 learners represents many U.S. states and over a dozen countries worldwide, creating a truly global learning community.
Discover how our inclusive, close-knit community and boarding school living fosters understanding and prepares students for an interconnected world.
News and Events
Quaker Values in Action
rooted in values we call
SPICES
Quaker Values in Action
rooted in values we call
SPICES
Watch these values come to life…
Global Citizenship
We engage actively in our community and world, promoting equality, fairness, and sustainability.
Environmental Stewardship
We actively practice and teach sustainable living and caring for our land and planet in all our daily choices.
Integrity
We cultivate honesty and personal responsibility in our thoughts and actions.
Empathy
We embrace diversity and foster compassion, striving to understand and respect all individuals.
Reflection
We value quiet introspection, finding inner strength and clarity to face life's challenges.
Testimonials
‘I really enjoyed my time at Olney Friends School. It gave me a sense of independence but also had good teachers watching over me. The dorm life was fun. I liked the various events in campus. I liked the country location and enjoyed hiking and biking. The current farm with goats and chickens is amazing.’
Olney Friends Alumni
‘Great School, I am so happy that both my children attended. Olney exposed them to International Cultures, Sustainability, and gave them a sense of Community, self confidence, and an Education they will use all their lives.’
Melody, Olney Parent
‘As a parent, I felt I couldn’t have left my daughter in better hands. She finished her “growing up: years in an environment that taught her values as well as giving her a solid education.’
Olney Parent
‘I went to Olney, and I sent my son to Olney. It was intellectually challenging, and the values of the Society of Friends are some of the most important spiritual values I ever learned.’
Olney Student and Parent
‘As a parent, I felt I couldn’t have left my daughter in better hands. She finished her “growing up: years in an environment that taught her values as well as giving her a solid education.’
Olney Parent
“It always amazes me the way the teachers and staff made such a wonderful learning environment. I can honestly say that you gave me tools that I have never stopped using – including but not limited to compassion, empathy, patience, creative and critical thinking, and an understanding of the written and spoken word. Now more than ever, places like Olney must be protected and encouraged to grow.”
Olney Friends Alumni