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Friends Meeting School Top 11 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (MD)
Friends School Of Baltimore Top 3 · Oldest Founding Date (MD)

Maryland Friends Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 friends private schools serving 1,416 students in Maryland. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Maryland.
The top ranked friends private schools in Maryland include Friends Meeting School, Sandy Spring Friends School, and Friends School Of Baltimore.
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 83%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,416

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,416

Top Ranked Friends Private Schools 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 friends private schools in Maryland?
The top ranked friends private schools in Maryland include Friends Meeting School, Sandy Spring Friends School, and Friends School Of Baltimore.
How many friends private schools are located in Maryland?
4 friends private schools are located in Maryland.
4
Private Schools
1,416
Students
$34,167
Avg. Tuition
46%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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