School
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- Cambridge, MA
- 48 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB+
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- SportsA-
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$43,970
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 88%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
Poll
- 50%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
Students
Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,017
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.9 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.9 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
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Boys Athletic Participation
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- Crime & SafetyB-
- DiversityA
- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$83,122
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,754
National
$949Median Home Value
$629,700
National
$184,700Buckingham Browne & Nichols School Reviews
48 reviews
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BB&N has amazing academics and more arts and culture than most high schools. The two downsides are the incredibly stressful environment (which you can't really do much about, it's full of high achieving students) and the lack of diversity. I understand that BB&N tries to have good diversity and I appreciate that, but I'll echo some of the previous comments: they let a fair amount of people in for sports or money that don't bring anything else to the table.
Besides racial diversity, which they have been trying to improve on, BB&N lacks socioeconomic variation and especially diversity of thought. I appreciate the school's agenda of tolerance, but the lack of diverse political opinions is kind of annoying. I mean, there's not a ton they can do being in Cambridge, but it feels like they are trying to force an agenda onto us. I am incredibly liberal myself, but it just becomes obnoxious the amount of preachy politics they talk about.
Besides racial diversity, which they have been trying to improve on, BB&N lacks socioeconomic variation and especially diversity of thought. I appreciate the school's agenda of tolerance, but the lack of diverse political opinions is kind of annoying. I mean, there's not a ton they can do being in Cambridge, but it feels like they are trying to force an agenda onto us. I am incredibly liberal myself, but it just becomes obnoxious the amount of preachy politics they talk about.
As a new sophomore, BB&N was an amazing place to transition into. Like all schools, it has its faults and its benefits. However, so far, and now a senior, I have had an overall great experience with my teachers, friends, and everyone else around. I do wish we had air conditioning in classrooms closer to the summer. Our college counselors are very prepared and ready to help but should be responding to emails a little more promptly. Yet, I believe BB&N allows you to grow as an academic and as an athlete and I would definitely recommend attending.
I had the good fortune of graduating from BB&N about 10 years ago. I enrolled in BB&N in 9th grade.
Simply put, BB&N is one of the top high schools in the United States. I will not list the statistics that prove this out because they are easily available online. If you are a young person who is dedicated to their studies, the BB&N experience offers endless academic and intellectual challenges. If I compare the academic and professional trajectory of my BB&N classmates and that of my university classmates, my BB&N classmates more consistently find themselves doing impactful research, working for interesting companies and nonprofits, and helping to shape American politics.
Simply put, BB&N is one of the top high schools in the United States. I will not list the statistics that prove this out because they are easily available online. If you are a young person who is dedicated to their studies, the BB&N experience offers endless academic and intellectual challenges. If I compare the academic and professional trajectory of my BB&N classmates and that of my university classmates, my BB&N classmates more consistently find themselves doing impactful research, working for interesting companies and nonprofits, and helping to shape American politics.