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Friends School of Baltimore

Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–12

Baltimore, MD

5114 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21210

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Maryland
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Baltimore, Maryland, Friends School of Baltimore is a Quaker private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 769 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 171 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
769
Teachers
88.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 390 girls, 379 boys
Religious affiliation
Quaker (Friends)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
171 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 59% of Christian schools in Maryland (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 96% of Christian schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 73 Christian schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    937’11–12900’13–14849’19–20769’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K35
    138
    231
    343
    444
    544
    672
    753
    868
    976
    1090
    1175
    12100

    Student body

    White54%
    Black22%
    Two or more races14%
    Asian5%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • Friends Council on Education
    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Friends School of Baltimore whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Friends School of Baltimore

    What grades does Friends School of Baltimore serve?

    Friends School of Baltimore serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Friends School of Baltimore?

    About 769 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Friends School of Baltimore?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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