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

4.5

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 91	Full Time Teachers 83
Part Time Teachers 8	Teachers in First or Second Year 7%

College Prep

Average SAT 1290 Math 630 Verbal 650	Average ACT 28 Math 26 English 28 Reading 29 Science 27
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

Male 53.2%	Female 46.8%
White 46.9%	Black 25.3%
Two or more races 16.6%	Asian 7%
Hispanic 4%

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

1/26/2026

The teachers are the beating heart of the Upper School and they are amazing! They are dedicated and gifted professionals and almost every one goes above and beyond to make learning engaging, to seek out extra enrichment activities, and to support students when they struggle. I see the care they put...

5.0 parent

1/18/2026

We joined the SSFS middle school 2 years ago and we could not be more happy. Our child has always been academically gifted, but struggled in public school to feel like he belonged socially. With the incredible emotional and academic support of the entire SSFS school, our son is now happier than ever...

5.0 parent

1/16/2026

From the moment I set foot on the SSFS campus for a tour, I knew this was the school for our child. The "vibe" was like nothing I had experienced on any other school tour. The campus is stunning and allows the students to play and relax in nature daily. The teachers and staff are second to none - ca...

5.0 parent

11/18/2025

We are a new family to SSFS and could not be more thrilled with our experience. My daughter (who is now a 10th grader) was very apprehensive about changing schools. I am elated to share that my daughter and our entire family has had the most wonderful experience ever since moving over to SSFS. The s...

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

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% Commercial Property

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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 $868,583. 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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