Visit Olney Friends School
Discover Our Unique Campus Community
Just 90 minutes west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Olney Friends School offers a distinctive educational experience in the serene hills of Barnesville, Ohio. While Pittsburgh boasts world-class universities and cultural attractions, Olney provides something different: an intimate, globally-minded community set on a 350-acre organic campus.
Campus Visits
Most prospective students and families decide to attend Olney Friends School after experiencing our community firsthand. We offer both in-person and virtual campus visits (through Zoom).
During your virtual campus visit, you will be able to:
Talk with the Admissions Team: During this part of the meeting, we will discuss the admissions process and answer questions you may have about our curriculum, residential life program, school policies, etc.
Meet the Faculty: Aside from meeting with our Admissions team, you will have the opportunity to meet with various teachers, our Curriculum Coordinator, the College Counselor, the Dean of Students, and the Head of School.
Interact with Other Students: Depending on their schedule and availability, you may meet with current students from all over the world.
Take a Virtual Campus Tour: Included in the tour are stops at our academic and residential buildings, various parts of our farm, and our athletic facilities, among others.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
To sign up for a virtual campus visit, email admissions@olneyfriends.org
What Makes Olney Different?
Intimate Learning Environment: With 45-60 students per year, we offer personalized attention and strong community bonds.
Global Perspective: Our students come from across the US and countries including China, Vietnam, Japan, Ethiopia, and more.
Flexible Boarding Options: Choose from full boarding, five-day boarding, or day student programs.
College Preparation: Our graduates are accepted to prestigious liberal arts colleges and research universities.
Quaker Values: Our community is built on simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship.
To find out more about our community, curriculum, campus, and student life, click here to explore Olney Friends School!
Also, you can view our photo gallery below to see what a year at Olney looks like!
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Let’s begin this journey together!