Sandy Spring Friends School

Sandy Spring Friends School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
16923 Norwood Rd,  Sandy Spring, MD
4.1
4.3
676 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tom Gibian
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$45,350
Religious Affiliation
Quaker
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
83
Part Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
54.1%
Black
21.7%
Two or more races
14.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
4.3%

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Private HS in Maryland
#18 Best Private K12 Schools in Maryland
#21 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 72 Students
Temple University 55 Students
New York University 41 Students
Georgetown University 37 Students
University of Pennsylvania 36 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 34 Students
Brown University 34 Students
Drexel University 32 Students
George Washington University 32 Students
American University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 41 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Economics 19 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
International Relations 17 Students
Biology 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
English 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 62 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/13/2025
I loved my time at Sandy Spring Friends School! I have been here since 6th grade and the community and curriculum are both wonderful. The only downside is there aren't as many people at the school though it serves to make the school a more tight knit community!
5.0 Freshman
2/2/2024
Never been to a better school. I faced so many issues in my past schools, due to racism and bullying. This would never happen at Sandy Spring.
5.0 Sophomore
12/14/2020
I have grown so much from Sandy Spring Friends School, I have made some many beautiful connections with both domestic and international students, and now have a very diverse background.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 32 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/29/2025
Our son has been attending SSFS since he started the 6th grade in 2022. Sending him to SSFS, especially for middle school, was one of the best decisions we could make. SSFS is a college preparatory school with small class sizes, a diverse student population, and where everyone from the students, the...
5.0 parent
9/28/2025
Sandy Spring Friends School is a nurturing, academically rigorous community that values and works to the strengths of every child. Our child is in the upper school and has truly thrived in the two years he’s been there. This school teaches and lives the values that are so critical in the current cli...
5.0 parent
9/28/2025
We have been at SSFS for 4 years. This is truly a special place. The instruction has always been excellent, and the teachers have been uniformly supportive in the growth of my children. This school is a place where everyone is welcomed and loved for the light that shines in all of us. It is a place...
5.0 parent
5/28/2025
SSFS is the DMV’s best and brightest hidden gem. From pre-primary grades to 12th, teachers and staff support, respect, uplift, and truly strive to see each student as best as they humanly can! I have parented children in all three divisions at SSFS over the years. I am so grateful to have found a we...

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Sandy Spring Friends School is a private Quaker school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 16923 Norwood Rd in Sandy Spring, MD. Annual tuition is $45,350. The school has a total enrollment of 676 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Sandy Spring Friends School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $892,472. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hampshire View Christian School, House Of Hope Maryland Day School, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, and more. Learn more about what Sandy Spring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sandy Spring Friends School.

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