School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
A-
Matriculation
A-
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
A
Geo & Community
A
Reviews
B
Friends School of Baltimore is a private coeducational Quaker school founded in 1784 and serving students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
"You can always tell a Friends kid." That's what college admissions officers, business leaders, and families, like yours, tell us.
It's in the confidence, maturity, and sense of purpose they bring to every learning situation-whether in the classroom, on the playing field, on stage, or out in the community, where they work to bring about positive change.
Visit our vibrant campus and see for yourself how Friends develops not just great minds, but great people.
"You can always tell a Friends kid." That's what college admissions officers, business leaders, and families, like yours, tell us.
It's in the confidence, maturity, and sense of purpose they bring to every learning situation-whether in the classroom, on the playing field, on stage, or out in the community, where they work to bring about positive change.
Visit our vibrant campus and see for yourself how Friends develops not just great minds, but great people.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$57,000
Enrollment
760
International Students
0.02%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
73%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$17 million
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
14
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #5 | Yale University | 1 |
| #9 | Duke University | 1 |
| #14 | Brown University | 1 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 1 |
| #28 | Tufts University | 1 |
| #28 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1 |
| #38 | University of Texas at Austin | 1 |
| #42 | Boston University | 1 |
| #42 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025)Number of students who took AP tests
22
Number of tests taken
34
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
Sports
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Badminton
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Dance
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Field Hockey
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Badminton
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Dance
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Squash
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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American Sign Language Club
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Animal Committee
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Aquaponics
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Asian Student Union (ASU)
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Basketball Club
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Black Student Union (BSU)
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American Sign Language Club
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Animal Committee
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Aquaponics
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Asian Student Union (ASU)
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Basketball Club
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Black Student Union (BSU)
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Book Club
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Bracelet Club
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Business Club
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Chess Club
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Climbing Club
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Coffee House
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Controversy in Dialogue
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Crochet for a Cause
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Culinary Club
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Dungeons & Dragons Club
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DEAR Club
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Debate Club
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Doodle Club
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Drama Club
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Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) Campus Chapter
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Feminism Club
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Finance Club
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Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools (FOCUS)
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French Club
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Gratitude Club
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Green Club
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Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
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Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
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Human Rights Club
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Hunger Committee
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Jam Club
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Jewish Student Union (JSU)
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Math Club
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Mock Trial
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Mock Turtle
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Model UN
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Muslim Student Union (MSU)
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One Love Club
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Origami Club
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Photography Club
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Pickleball Club
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Pleiades
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Quaker Engineering and Space Technology (QuEST)
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Quaker Quill
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Quaker Student Union (QSU)
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Quaketones
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Robotics Club
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Running Club
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Russian Club
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Sandwich Club
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Scarlet Table Talk
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Sickle Cell Awareness Club
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Sneaker Design Club
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Spanish Club
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Stage Crew
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Thrift/Upcycling Club
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Ultimate Frisbee Club
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UNICEF Club
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Yearbook
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Youth and Government Club
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and Zine Club.
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Arts
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Acting
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Chamber Choir
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Choral
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music
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Acting
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Chamber Choir
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Choral
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Stagecraft
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Wind Symphony
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Drawing
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Painting
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Photo
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Printmaking
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Design
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Photoshop
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Web Design
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Friends School of Baltimore
Tell me a bit about Friends School of Baltimore.
Friends School of Baltimore is Co-ed private day school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1784 , and currently has about 760 students, 0.02% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.friendsbalt.org/.
For more official information, please visit http://www.friendsbalt.org/.
Does Friends School of Baltimore have rigorous academic requirements?
Friends School of Baltimore also have 73% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Friends School of Baltimore students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 7.07% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.05% go to top 25, and about 3.03% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Friends School of Baltimore?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Friends School of Baltimore’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Friends School of Baltimore?
The day tuition for Friends School of Baltimore in 2024 is
$57,000 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jphizacklea@friendsbalt.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jphizacklea@friendsbalt.org .
Where is Friends School of Baltimore located?
Friends School of Baltimore is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Baltimore, which is about 4 miles away from school. Most families can choose Baltimore-Washington International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Friends School of Baltimore on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Friends School of Baltimore is within top 800 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Friends School of Baltimore has been favorited by 8 users.
Also Friends School of Baltimore has been favorited by 8 users.
How do I complete an application for Friends School of Baltimore?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Friends School of Baltimore. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Friends School of Baltimore’s official site: http://www.friendsbalt.org/ or call them at 410-649-3200.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Friends School of Baltimore’s official site: http://www.friendsbalt.org/ or call them at 410-649-3200.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Friends School of Baltimore?
Yes, here are few:
The Bryn Mawr School, Gilman School and Roland Park Country School.
The closest major city is Baltimore. You can find out more schools near Baltimore here.
The closest major city is Baltimore. You can find out more schools near Baltimore here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Friends School of Baltimore?
The overall rating for Friends School of Baltimore is A-.
The section ratings of Friends School of Baltimore are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Friends School of Baltimore are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Baltimore is a historic city in Maryland, known for its significant role as a major seaport. Located at the mouth of the Inner Harbor, the city is home to Fort McHenry, where the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was penned. The Inner Harbor today features a vibrant mix of shops, seafood restaurants, and attractions like the USS Constellation, a Civil War-era warship, and the National Aquarium, which hosts a diverse array of marine life. Baltimore’s rich cultural and maritime heritage continues to attract visitors year-round.
Population (2022)
636,919
Cost of Living
Higher than average 9%
Nearby Airport
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
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