Overview

Buckingham Browne & Nichols, a coeducational day school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was established in 1974 by the merger of two independent schools, the Buckingham school and the Browne & Nichols school, founded respectively in 1889 and 1883. Located on three separate campuses, we work as one school in the pursuit of excellence. We celebrate the diversity of our community which enriches our daily experience. At BB&N we foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and a deep concern and respect for others. Our educational program, coordinated from beginners through grade twelve, provides a rigorous core curriculum, taught in flexible and innovative ways. Students acquire the skills and discipline necessary for academic accomplishment and learn to reflect, take risks and to discover. The curriculum is strengthened by our commitment to a comprehensive program in the arts and athletics. In all of our experiences, both those within the school and those which use our urban location, we encourage self-reliance, knowledge of oneself and a capacity for leadership.
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Official information of Buckingham Browne Nichols School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A Day
A Matriculation
A Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B Reviews
NA Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $57,200
# of Students: 1,038
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 1%
AP Courses: 11
Endowment: $72,254/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 82%
SAT: 1400/1600
#66

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 5
#2 Columbia University 1
#2 Harvard College 10
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#5 Yale University 5
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 Stanford University 5
#6 University of Chicago 5
#8 University of Pennsylvania 5
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 5
LAC #2 Amherst College 5
#13 Dartmouth College 5
#14 Brown University 10
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 5
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#17 Rice University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
#21 Emory University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 Georgetown University 5
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 University of Virginia 5
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 10
#28 Tufts University 10
#28 University of Florida 1
#28 Wake Forest University 5
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 5
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 Boston College 10
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#40 College of William and Mary 1
LAC #8 Claremont McKenna College 1
#42 Boston University 5
#42 Brandeis University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 Tulane University 10
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 5
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 5
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 10
#49 Villanova University 5
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 Trinity University 1
#55 University of Miami 5
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #13 Davidson College 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 5
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 5
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 5
#72 Reed College 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Howard University 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1
#85 Lake Forest College 1
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Colby College 10
LAC #17 Colgate University 1
LAC #17 Smith College 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 5
#89 Stonehill College 1
#99 University of Utah 1
#103 Drexel University 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #22 United States Air Force Academy 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 5
LAC #26 Colorado College 5
#136 Simmons University 1
#136 University of New Hampshire 1
LAC #28 Harvey Mudd College 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
#151 James Madison University 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #35 Pitzer College 1
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 5
LAC #50 The University of the South 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
Bentley University 5
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
College of Charleston 1
Emerson College 1
Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1
Loyola University Maryland 1
McGill University 1
Palm Beach Atlantic University 1
Providence College 5
Salve Regina University 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
University of Tampa 1
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AP Courses

(Total 11)
Art History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Comparative Government and Politics
Computer Science A
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Mechanics
Statistics
Art History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Comparative Government and Politics
Computer Science A
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Mechanics
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
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Sports

(Total 18)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Strength and Conditioning
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 11)
A Cappella
Chorus
Jazz
Music
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Photography
Video
A Cappella
Chorus
Jazz
Music
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Photography
Video
Architecture
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 34)
Asian Cultural Society
Animal Rescue Club
Community Service Club
Computer Science Club
G.S.A. (Gay/Straight Alliance)
Debate Club
Environmental Action Committee
Hope For Justice
Islamic Society
Investment Club
Asian Cultural Society
Animal Rescue Club
Community Service Club
Computer Science Club
G.S.A. (Gay/Straight Alliance)
Debate Club
Environmental Action Committee
Hope For Justice
Islamic Society
Investment Club
Jewish Cultural Club
Knightingales (boys’ a capella singing group)
Voices of the Knight (girls’ a capella singing group)
Math Team
Model U.N.
Mountain Club
Multicultural Students’ Alliance
Outdoors Club
Robotics
S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Science Club
Social Services
Student Tour Guides
Women’s Issues Group
French Table/Club
Latin Club
Russian Club
Spanish Club
Speech and Debate Club
Perspective (yearbook)
The Spectator (art and literary magazine)
The Vanguard (School newspaper)
Point of View (political opinion magazine)
Knightly News
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1974
Campus Size: 200 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 1930
ISEE: 220475

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 7)
4.8/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 31)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Buckingham Browne Nichols School

01.
Tell me a bit about Buckingham Browne Nichols School.
Buckingham Browne Nichols School is Co-ed private day school located in Boston, Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1974 , and currently has about 1038 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.bbns.org.
02.
Does Buckingham Browne Nichols School have rigorous academic requirements?
Buckingham Browne Nichols School is offering 11 AP courses.

Buckingham Browne Nichols School also have 82% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Buckingham Browne Nichols School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 15.41% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 8.27% go to top 25, and about 7.71% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Buckingham Browne Nichols School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Buckingham Browne Nichols School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Buckingham Browne Nichols School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Buckingham Browne Nichols School in 2024 is $57,200, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at apratt@bbns.org .
06.
Where is Buckingham Browne Nichols School located?
Buckingham Browne Nichols School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 3 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Buckingham Browne Nichols School’s official site: http://www.bbns.org or call them at 617-547-6100.
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Buckingham Browne Nichols School?
Yes, here are few: Boston Archdiocesan Choir School, Saint Joseph Preparatory High School and Mesivta High School Of Greater Boston.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Buckingham Browne Nichols School?
The overall rating for Buckingham Browne Nichols School is A.

The section ratings of Buckingham Browne Nichols School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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