progressive, coed, college preparatory quaker school for students from preschool to 12th grade.
sandy spring friends school is a progressive, coed, college preparatory quaker school serving students from preschool age 3 - 12th grade, with an optional boarding program in the upper school. founded in 1961, ssfs offers a deep and rigorous academic curriculum, character education rooted in universal quaker principles, and a diverse and international student body that reflects today's global community. ssfs sits on a pastoral 140-acre campus in the heart of montgomery county, maryland, midway between washington d.c. and baltimore - an ideal setting for intellectual contemplation, athletic training, diverse extracurricular pursuits, outdoor exploration, urban excursion, and personal growth.