Sandy Spring Friends School
Primary and Secondary EducationMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
Sandy Spring Friends School is a progressive, coed Quaker day school serving students from Preschool Age 3 through 12th grade, with an optional boarding program in the Upper School. Founded in 1961, it combines a rigorous academic curriculum with character education rooted in universal Quaker principles. The school sits on a 140-acre campus in Montgomery County, Maryland, midway between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, and draws a diverse, international student body. It serves families seeking a college-preparatory education framed by values-based learning, within a setting that supports intellectual inquiry as well as athletic, artistic, outdoor, and urban experiences. In May 2026, the school was named a Maryland Green School by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education, recognizing its commitment to environmental education and sustainability.