Located in Cambridge, MA, The Henry Buckner School enrolls 6 students in kindergarten through first grade within a nonsectarian, midsize city community near Central Square.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with 3 teachers serving its small student body.
The Henry Buckner School is affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children and offers a regular elementary program.
The student population is 100% students of color, reflecting the school's diverse enrollment.
Families seeking a city–based kindergarten and grade 1 private school in Cambridge may consider The Henry Buckner School's focused small–group learning environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Henry Buckner School?
The application deadline for The Henry Buckner School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Henry Buckner School located?
The Henry Buckner School is located in the Central Square neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to The Henry Buckner School is James F Farr Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wildflower Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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5 Cadbury Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 354-3880
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 354-3880
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
161 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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