Olney Friends School

an International Boarding School in Barnesville, Ohio

Nurturing Minds, Hearts, and Spirits since 1837

About

Olney Friends

Founded in 1837, Olney Friends School blends Quaker values with modern education, embracing diversity and student empowerment.  

 Our students actively shape their community, from dorm life to academic choices, developing crucial life skills alongside rigorous college preparation. 

Set on 350 USDA-certified organic acres in Ohio’s Appalachian foothills, our campus is a living laboratory. Our working farm and surrounding ecology offer unique hands-on learning experiences in environmental science and sustainable agriculture. 

Olney’s intimate size and international student body foster a culture of inquiry and personalized learning.   

Our curriculum balances core college preparatory material with flexibility for in-depth exploration, preparing students for success in higher education and beyond.

1837

Year Founded

34

Student Body

7

Average Class Size

3

Students per Faculty

Olney Profile & History

Discover our 180-year legacy in Ohio as a progressive independent school.

Life at Olney Friends School

Quaker Values

Meet our dedicated educators shaping young minds at Olney

Community Life Handbook

Learn about life at Olney: our rules, expectations, and values.

Calendar of Events

Stay updated on Olney’s events and activities.

Faculty Directory

Meet our dedicated educators shaping young minds at Olney.

Employment

Explore meaningful career opportunities at Olney.

Board of Trustees

Meet our experienced trustees guiding Olney's future.

Olney is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS), and the Friends Council on Education (FCE).