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
4.2
4.5
676 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tom Gibian
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$46,700
Religious Affiliation
Quaker
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
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
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
88%
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 75 Students
Temple University 54 Students
New York University 40 Students
Georgetown University 37 Students
University of Pennsylvania 36 Students
Brown University 35 Students
Drexel University 34 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 33 Students
George Washington University 32 Students
American University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 43 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Biology 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Pre-Law Studies 19 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Economics 18 Students
International Relations 17 Students
English 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 63 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.
1.0
5/7/2025
Terrible School. No one should have to suffer what I went though at Sandy Springs. My friends were constantly bullied and harassed. There was no action against these terrible people. I was so happy when it almost got shut down. This school is just the worst, I left it in 10th grade. I went to The Field School, I recommend the Field School a lot but Sandy Springs, no. If you are thinking of bringing your child to Sandy Springs. THIS IS YOUR WARNING. DO NOT GO TO SANDY SPRINGS YOU WILL REGRET IT.
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!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 40 Reviews
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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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 $46,700. 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 3.57, 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 $875,086. 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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