Very Good
#94 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 25% of private schools
Friends Meeting School
School
3232 GREEN VALLEY RD, Ijamsville, MD 21754
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
6.1:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
6.1:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#94 of 378
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Friends Meeting School
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About Friends Meeting School
Friends Meeting School is a private school in Ijamsville, MD. Friends Meeting School serves approximately 98 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends Meeting School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- 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 6.1:1 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 6 public schools serving similar grades in Ijamsville, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Friends Meeting School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Windsor Knolls Middle | 7.7 |
| Urbana Middle | 8.3 |
| Urbana High | 8.2 |
| Oakdale High | 6.8 |
| Oakdale Middle | 7.6 |
| Oakdale 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.
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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
3232 GREEN VALLEY RD, Ijamsville, MD 21754
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Friends Meeting School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Deer Crossing Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby New Market), which scores notably higher. Another option is Centerville Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Frederick), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sugarloaf Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Frederick), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ijamsville, see our Ijamsville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Knolls Middle Ijamsville | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Green Valley Elementary Monrovia | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| GREEN VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Clarksburg | 3.0 mi | — |
| Kemptown Elementary Monrovia | 2.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Centerville Elementary Frederick | 2.9 mi | 9.0 |
| Urbana Middle Ijamsville | 2.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Urbana High Ijamsville | 3.0 mi | 8.2 |
| New Market Elementary New Market | 4.3 mi | 8.3 |
| New Market Middle New Market | 4.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Urbana Elementary Frederick | 3.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Little Bennett Elementary Clarksburg | 5.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Oakdale High Ijamsville | 5.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Oakdale Middle Ijamsville | 5.3 mi | 7.6 |
| John T. Baker Middle School Damascus | 4.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Damascus Elementary Damascus | 4.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Oakdale Elementary Ijamsville | 5.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Deer Crossing Elementary New Market | 5.6 mi | 9.3 |
| Sugarloaf Elementary Frederick | 4.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Damascus High Damascus | 4.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Clarksburg Elementary Clarksburg | 5.9 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21754 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$179,797
Median Home Value
$619,700
Median Rent
$1,745/mo
Population
7,439
College Educated
57%
Homeownership
95.7%
Avg Commute
40.1 min
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Median Age
41.3
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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 6.1:1. 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 #94 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Friends Meeting School's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends Meeting School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Frederick County
- Phone
- (301) 798-0288
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