Visit Friends
Thank you for your interest in Friends School of Baltimore! At Friends, we believe that “The Journey Matters” and are deeply committed to helping young people discover and become the person they are meant to be. Below you will find several ways to learn more about us.
Community and connection are at the heart of a Friends School education and we look forward to connecting with your family! Please reach out to us at admission@friendsbalt.org, or contact your divisional admission director for more information.
First Look @ Friends
Please join us for a First Look @ Friends. During this event you will hear from faculty and administrators about our curriculum and culture, tour our campus and classrooms, and engage with a student panel to learn more about why we love Friends.
September 209:00 AM - 11:00 AM
on CAMPUS
Campus Group Tour
Please contact us at 410-649-3211 or admission@friendsbalt.org to schedule a tour of campus.
Why Quaker Education
There’s a reason why for generations Friends has been weaving the enduring Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship into everything we do. Because it works.
Explore Our Curriculum Map
Foundational skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration and empathy don’t just complement and enhance our strong academics, they're also the key ingredients of a life well-lived.
Signature Programs
Our Signature Programs make it possible for students to engage in a variety of challenging academic and co-curricular programs to explore their interests and passions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
At Friends School of Baltimore, we strive to be a community where everyone can live out their full identity and be cherished and respected for every aspect of it.
1784
Baltimore's First School
There’s a reason why for generations Friends has been weaving the enduring Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship into everything we do. Because it works.
Baltimore's Best School
Named Baltimore's Best Private School by Baltimore's Child Magazine in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
850 students
At Friends School, 40% of the student population identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color.
Click here to see more fast facts about Friends School!
We encourage you to apply today!
2022-2023 ADMISSION DEADLINES
Application for Admission – December 15, 2021
Financial Aid Application (through SSS) – December 15, 2021
Merit Scholarship Applications - December 15, 2021
Notification Date –February 18, 2022
Response date – March 5, 2022
Applications for admission received after December 15 will be considered on a rolling admission basis. We can not accept late applications for merit scholarships. Please call 410-649-3211 if you have any questions or require assistance.
Please click here to access the Little Friends application.