The Journey Matters.

Friends School of Baltimore is a private, coeducational, Quaker school founded in 1784 serving students in Pre-K through 12th grade. At Friends School, we believe that The Journey Matters and are deeply committed to helping young people discover and become the person they are meant to be. Community and connection are at the heart of a Friends School education, and we look forward to connecting with your family! Please join us for an admission event or reach out to us at admission@friendsbalt.org.

Why Families Choose Friends

“Because of the academic rigor and reputation of Friends, we’re confident she will have every opportunity to achieve her personal goals when she leaves the school, but equally important, those goals will have been shaped by the values that her time at the school has taught her, positioning her not just to thrive, but to lead with integrity.”
Joel G., Lower School Parent

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“There is a level of both academic exploration and excellence that is expected at Friends. I see my children regularly ready to challenge themselves to learn something new.”
Zaje H., Cross-Divisional Parent

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“As parents, my husband and I are so grateful for the caring teachers and the community that have nurtured both of our kids and truly supported them every step of the way.”

Felicity T., Upper School Parent

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The Friends School journey emphasizes the mastery of essential skills required to succeed in the world.

Skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and leadership are taught in an environment of trust and support where ideas are openly expressed, debated, and tested in real-world applications. We ensure that students have an excellent academic foundation and teach them to be active, self-directed learners.

Our holistic approach to education allows students to explore and excel across a broad range of activities in academics, athletics, and arts. Our schedule is deliberately designed to guide students out of the safe lane of their own familiar interests because we know that it is the best way to teach our students about themselves.

Held in high regard by colleges and universities across the country, Friends students are accepted at nearly 2x the national college admission rate. They go on to attend great schools, and they go to the schools that are right for them.

Baltimore's First School

As Baltimore’s first school, Friends has pioneered innovative teaching and learning since 1784. Throughout our 240-year history, our commitment to providing an excellent education to our students has remained constant. We are proud of our legacy and our rich history in Baltimore City.

Baltimore's Best School

Friends has been named Baltimore's Best Private School by The Daily Record in 2022 and by Baltimore's Child Magazine in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2025 and 2026.

Baltimore's Quaker School

As a Quaker school, Friends is guided by the testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship, and a core belief that there is that of God in each person. Our students are held to a high standard of personal conduct and challenged to model behaviors that build community and promote equality.

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