Cambridge Friends School vs. Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

A leader in education through a social justice lens, Cambridge Friends School is an elementary and middle school (preK-8) committed to project-based, experiential learning.

The only Quaker school in Massachusetts, CFS educates the whole child in an environment that fosters the development of each child`s potential. Dedicated to preparing children for the future, CFS inspires a life-long love of learning.

As part of our commitment to social justice, Cambridge Friends School is engaged in building an anti-racist, anti-homophobic community and actively seeks students and staff from a diverse range of family structures and racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.

Our community tries to go beyond mere tolerance to more deeply address issues of bias and privilege.

Established in 1974 in Cambridge, MA, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N) is an independent day school serving grades Pre-K-12.

School Mission BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity.

We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them.

Our Values Inquiry - We promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Integrity - We strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions even when no one is watching.

Belonging - We foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves.

Kindness - We strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.