Excellent
#26 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 7% of private schools
Friends Meeting School
School
1607 LOCKSLEY LN, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#26 of 378
In Mount Airy
#1 of 2
public schools
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Friends Meeting School
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About Friends Meeting School
Friends Meeting School is a private school in Mount Airy, MD. Friends Meeting School serves approximately 98 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends Meeting School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 98 students, Friends Meeting School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Friends Meeting School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Friends Meeting School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Friends Meeting School compares to the 2 public schools in Mount Airy, MD
Student Demographics
All Schools in Mount Airy
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Friends Meeting School (this school) | 8.1 |
| Mount Airy Middle | 6.7 |
| Mount Airy Elementary | 7.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1607 LOCKSLEY LN, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Friends Meeting School may also want to explore other schools in the area. GLENWOOD ACADEMY (rated 6.0/10, 7.7 miles away, in nearby Glenwood), a more accessible option. Additionally, MOUNT AIRY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 4.5/10, 2.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Mount Airy, see our Mount Airy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY Mount Airy | 1.2 mi | — |
| Parr's Ridge Elementary Mt. Airy | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Mount Airy Middle Mount Airy | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Mount Airy Elementary Mount Airy | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| MOUNT AIRY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mount Airy | 2.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Twin Ridge Elementary Mt. Airy | 2.8 mi | 7.6 |
| LITTLE TRAVELERS DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Mount Airy | 3.2 mi | — |
| Lisbon Elementary Woodbine | 3.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Winfield Elementary Westminster | 6.7 mi | 8.8 |
| South Carroll High Sykesville | 6.6 mi | 6.8 |
| GLENWOOD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Woodbine | 6.2 mi | — |
| Kemptown Elementary Monrovia | 6.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Damascus Elementary Damascus | 7.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Bushy Park Elementary Glenwood | 7.3 mi | 9.5 |
| Glenwood Middle Glenwood | 7.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Damascus High Damascus | 7.7 mi | 6.7 |
| GLENWOOD ACADEMY Glenwood | 7.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Clearspring Elementary Damascus | 8.5 mi | 9.2 |
| John T. Baker Middle School Damascus | 8.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Linganore High Frederick | 7.8 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21771 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$154,844
Median Home Value
$532,200
Median Rent
$2,117/mo
Population
32,827
College Educated
46.1%
Homeownership
92.9%
Avg Commute
35.8 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
41.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| FREDERICK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Frederick, MD | 7.8 |
| SHEPPARD PRATT SCHOOL Hunt Valley, MD | 7.7 |
| CHIMES SCHOOL THE Baltimore, MD | 7.6 |
| ONENESS FAMILY SCHOOL Chevy Chase, MD | 8.6 |
| ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL Baltimore, MD | 8.6 |
| SHEPPARD PRATT SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE (FORMERLY FROST SC Rockville, MD | 8.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Friends Meeting School
What grades does Friends Meeting School serve?
Friends Meeting School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Friends Meeting School?
Friends Meeting School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends Meeting School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends Meeting School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Friends Meeting School rank in MD?
Friends Meeting School ranks #26 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Friends Meeting School's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends Meeting School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Friends Meeting School a private school?
Yes, Friends Meeting School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Friends Meeting School a religious school?
Friends Meeting School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carroll County
- Phone
- (301) 798-0288
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