Sandy Spring Friends School
- Private, Boarding, Quaker
- SANDY SPRING, MD
Quaker School
Sandy Spring Friends School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding, Quaker
- PK, K-12
- SANDY SPRING, MD
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 78 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Sportsgrade B minus
About
Applying
Application Deadline
January 15
Application Fee
$75
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
SSAT, TOEFL
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$38,300
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$66,970
Received Financial Aid
42%
Average Financial Aid
$19,000
From Sandy Spring Friends School
Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) is a coed, progressive, college-preparatory, Quaker school for students age 3 through Grade 12. Our pastoral 140-acre campus is located midway between Washington, DC, and Baltimore. We welcome students from around the world and provide 5- and 7-day residential options. Come and explore SSFS and learn more about our transformational education!
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Sandy Spring Friends School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1310
106 responses
Average ACT
29
48 responses
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Creating a Place of Belonging at SSFS
SSFS is a place where students are seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are, and the contributions that they bring to the community. They are given a place where their talents are nurtured; where they are supported, challenged, and transformed; where their identity is allowed to blossom, and where, most importantly, they feel a sense of belonging.
Culture & Safety
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 12 responsesPoll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 12 responsesBoarding
Students Boarding
11%
Boarding Days Per Week
5-day, 7-day
Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
676
54%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responsesPreschool
Annual Cost
$20,200
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Schedule Options
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekNo data available
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayNo data available
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 14 responsesPoll
93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 14 responsesPoll
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 14 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses60%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responsesSandy Spring Friends School Reviews
Rating 4.23 out of 5 78 reviews
We are a new family coming into the school & will most likely have more to say in the future, but our experience w/the admissions & leadership team deserves a review now. We are thrilled & feel like this is a very good fit for us- values, education & community-wise. From the very first moment I heard leadership and staff announce their pronouns, to throughout the many open houses, I feel like we were seen & belong.
Both Shamika & Ashaki were phenomenal throughout the admissions process. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, kindness & professionalism were top notch. They both spent time really getting to know us, and contributed to a feeling that no matter what happened, we had a fairest opportunity in the process.
Further, to have received an invite right away for my daughter to join a cooking class for new middle schoolers this week blew my mind- we are months away from start & they would be forgiven for taking a break before jumping into welcoming activities! Thank U SSFS!
Both Shamika & Ashaki were phenomenal throughout the admissions process. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, kindness & professionalism were top notch. They both spent time really getting to know us, and contributed to a feeling that no matter what happened, we had a fairest opportunity in the process.
Further, to have received an invite right away for my daughter to join a cooking class for new middle schoolers this week blew my mind- we are months away from start & they would be forgiven for taking a break before jumping into welcoming activities! Thank U SSFS!
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.
I absolutely love attending SSFS and cannot recommend it highly enough. The school fosters a kind, supportive environment while also pushing students to do their best. They help foster positive relationships between students and teachers. I feel thoroughly challenged and also equipped with the resources to meet those challenges. I also love our theatre/dance program and have found so many great opportunities through the school!