Sandy Spring Friends School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

16923 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, MD

Ashton-Sandy Spring Neighborhood

4.1

4.4

676 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tom Gibian

Student Teacher Ratio
4:1

Average SAT Score
1290

Average ACT Score
28

Average GPA
3.56

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$45,350

Religious Affiliation
Quaker

Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

A+

Academics

B+

Teachers

A-

College Prep

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

C+

Sports

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.56

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

4:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

College Prep

Average SAT

1290

Math

630

Verbal

650

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

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

Male

53.2%

Female

46.8%

White

46.9%

Black

25.3%

Two or more races

16.6%

Asian

Hispanic

School Rankings

#34 Best Private K12 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 40 Students

Georgetown University 37 Students

University of Pennsylvania 36 Students

Brown University 35 Students

Carnegie Mellon University 34 Students

Drexel University 33 Students

Howard University 32 Students

George Washington University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 42 Students

Psychology 35 Students

Political Science and Government 24 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students

Biology 19 Students

Pre-Law Studies 18 Students

Economics 18 Students

Computer Science 17 Students

International Relations 17 Students

English 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Parent

8/3/2025

Seems to be an interesting and innovative school, but honesty a bunch of mismanaged crooks. Look at your contracts as if general consul.

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 Senior

6/29/2023

Sandy Spring has become a second home for me. There is so much it is doing well, with a welcoming community and great teachers. I do have a few areas where it could improve, however. The discipline policy has been a gigantic issue lately, and is creating a rift between the students and the administration. There are also some problematic issues regarding lack of respect of identity (from students), but with a new head of OIEJB coming in I see a bright future ahead.

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5.0 parent

11/2/2025

I am a parent of two SSFS alums and one current student. Our two grads are in college and grad school.The SSFS school and community have helped nuture our kids’ academics, gifts, curiosity, leadership, and most importantly a sense of ownership of their academic experience. As young people, they lear...

5.0 parent

10/24/2025

Sandy Spring Friends School has been an incredible gift for our family. From the moment we first stepped onto campus, we felt embraced by the warmth, kindness, and genuine sense of belonging that make this community so special. There is something deeply personal about the way SSFS welcomes families...

5.0 parent

10/6/2025

This school is truly a warm, inviting place where children are accepted for exactly who they are. From the moment we joined the community, we felt welcomed and valued. The environment is one of kindness, respect, and genuine care—where people look out for one another and lift each other up.What stan...

5.0 parent

10/6/2025

SSFS has been amazing for our child. He has grown both academically and social-emotionally at this school. We are incredibly grateful to have found a place that values each individual and helps everyone shine. Our child is thriving academically, but even more so, he is learning how to be a good huma...

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List Price Range

$401K - $1.6M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$870,124

Median Lot Size

20,691 Sq Ft

% Renters

17%

Average Household Income

$175,903

% of College Grads

59.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

4,614 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

22.8%

Homes for Sale

$165,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
953 Sq Ft

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5 Baths
2,557 Sq Ft

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3.5 Baths
2,908 Sq Ft

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Land
0.79 Acre Lot

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,218 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
2,723 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,149 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,115 Sq Ft

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1,966 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
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4.5 Baths
4,038 Sq Ft

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692+ Sq Ft

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1 Bath
728 Sq Ft

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Playground

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Manor Oaks Park

Soccer
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field

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Playground

Christie Estates Playground

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Maryland Montgomery County Sandy Spring 20860 Ashton-Sandy Spring

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 4:1. Sandy Spring Friends School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.56, 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 $870,124. 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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