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Friends School Of Baltimore Top 3 · Oldest Founding Date (MD)
Friends Meeting School Top 11 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (MD)
Sandy Spring Friends School Top 18 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MD)

Maryland Private Schools Belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) serving 1,416 students in Maryland.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Affiliations: 100% of private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in Maryland include Sandy Spring Friends School, Friends School Of Baltimore, and Friends Meeting School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in Maryland (2026-27)

Friends Meeting School Photo
Friends Meeting School
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Friends
3232 Green Valley Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 798-0288
(10)
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Friends School Of Baltimore Photo
Friends School Of Baltimore
Gr: PK-12 | 755 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 19
Friends
5114 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 649-3210
(5)
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Sandy Spring Friends School Photo
Sandy Spring Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 11
Friends
16923 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 774-7455
(5)
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Friends Community School Photo
Friends Community School
Gr: K-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Friends
5901 Westchester Park Drive
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 441-2100
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in Maryland include Sandy Spring Friends School, Friends School Of Baltimore, and Friends Meeting School.
How many private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) are located in Maryland?
4 private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) are located in Maryland.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
100% of private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).
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Private Schools
1,416
Students
$34,167
Avg. Tuition
46%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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