Established in 1974 in Cambridge, MA, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N) is an independent day school serving grades Pre-K-12.
Our commitment to academic excellence is shared by students, teachers, and families alike.
Across our three campuses, educators collaborate to design engaging curricula that parallels student interests and prepares them to be responsible and open-minded leaders as they engage with the world.
BB&N's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and global education (DEIG) is tangible. Our engagement in service work, numerous language and study abroad programs, and diverse student body are all products of our decades-long work to build a school community that reflects the world we live in.
With an integrated learning approach and an expansive range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, BB&N students are encouraged to pursue their interests, embrace challenges, and take ownership of their educational journeys as they develop into lifelong learners.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 10
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,048 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
156 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
19 courses
Advanced Courses
Art History, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language & Culture, Comparative Government & Politics, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, European History, French Language and Culture, Human Geography, Latin, Macroeconomics, Physics 1, Physics C, Spanish Language & Culture, Statistics, US Government & Politics
Average SAT score
1420
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 10
Tuition Notes
Tuition for 2023-2024
Beginners to Grade 3 – $44,750
Grades 4 and 5 – $49,700
Grade 6 – $61,300
Grades 7 to 12 – $63,700
% on Financial Aid
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$47,808
Admissions Director
Jorge Delgado
Admissions Associate
Amy Pratt
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
77 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Affinity Lunch, Affinity Lunch. MS: Science Club, Chamber Music, Chorus, Community Council, Community Service, Jazz Band, Literary Group, LS Chess club, LS Orchestra, One World club, Players (Improv group, Spark newspaper
Club or Organization:
Activism Club, Animal Rights Club, Arabic Club, Art for Social Change, Asian American Student Association, BB&N Yearbook: Perspective, BeeBee&N Beekeeping Club, Best Buddies, Boston COVID-Tutoring Club, BSAE (Brothers Seeking Academic Excellance), CHASM (Current Happenings Across STEM), Chess Club, Chinese Club, Christian Club, Comedy Club, Community Engagement Leadership Board (CELB), Competitive Porfolio Team (CPT), Composition Club, Computer Science Club, Creative Writing Club, Drama Club, EcoReps, EMPOWER, Entrepreneurship Club, FemCo, Film Club, French Club, GAINS (Girls Advancing in STEM), GSA, History Club, International & Humanitarian Business Club, Investment Club, Jewish Cultural Club Knights Section, Latin Club, Literature Club, Math Club, Medical Club, MIND Club, Model UN, Music Club, Outdoor Recreation, Ping Pong Club, Point of View (political opinion magazine), Puzzle Club, Quiz Bowl, Robotics Club, Rocketry Club, Round Square Committee, Rugby Club, Russian Club, Scrabble Club, SHADES (Students Honoring and Accepting Differences and Embracing Similarities), Society, Spanish Club, Speech & Debate, Spikeball Club, Student Tour Guides, Surf Club, The Benchwarmer, The Spectator (art and literary magazine), The Squire, The Vanguard (School newspaper), Ultimate Frisbee Club, W.I.N.S. (Women in National Security)
Club or Organization:
Activism Club, Animal Rights Club, Arabic Club, Art for Social Change, Asian American Student Association, BB&N Yearbook: Perspective, BeeBee&N Beekeeping Club, Best Buddies, Boston COVID-Tutoring Club, BSAE (Brothers Seeking Academic Excellance), CHASM (Current Happenings Across STEM), Chess Club, Chinese Club, Christian Club, Comedy Club, Community Engagement Leadership Board (CELB), Competitive Porfolio Team (CPT), Composition Club, Computer Science Club, Creative Writing Club, Drama Club, EcoReps, EMPOWER, Entrepreneurship Club, FemCo, Film Club, French Club, GAINS (Girls Advancing in STEM), GSA, History Club, International & Humanitarian Business Club, Investment Club, Jewish Cultural Club Knights Section, Latin Club, Literature Club, Math Club, Medical Club, MIND Club, Model UN, Music Club, Outdoor Recreation, Ping Pong Club, Point of View (political opinion magazine), Puzzle Club, Quiz Bowl, Robotics Club, Rocketry Club, Round Square Committee, Rugby Club, Russian Club, Scrabble Club, SHADES (Students Honoring and Accepting Differences and Embracing Similarities), Society, Spanish Club, Speech & Debate, Spikeball Club, Student Tour Guides, Surf Club, The Benchwarmer, The Spectator (art and literary magazine), The Squire, The Vanguard (School newspaper), Ultimate Frisbee Club, W.I.N.S. (Women in National Security)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Buckingham Browne & Nichols School often compared to?
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is often viewed alongside schools like Shady Hill School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Buckingham Browne & Nichols School offer?
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is Buckingham Browne & Nichols School's ranking?
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Buckingham Browne & Nichols School?
The application deadline for Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is Jan. 10.
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