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Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

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Cambridge, MA · K–12

Last verified August 20, 2026

80 Gerrys Landing Rd, 02138 · (617) 800-2131

www.bbns.org

Enrollment

1407

Student:teacher

10:1

Published tuition

$49,000–$69,800

Application fee

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027Beginners to Grade 3$49,000
Elementary2026-2027Beginners to Grade 3$49,000
Elementary2026-2027Grades 4 & 5$54,500
Middle school2026-2027Grade 6$67,200
Middle school2026-2027Grades 7 to 12$69,800
High school2026-2027Grades 7 to 12$69,800
Tuition figures published by the school. Confirm before applying.Last verified August 20, 2026Source page ↗

Head of school

Dr. Jennifer Price

Head of School

Dr. Jennifer Price joined the BB&N community a few years ago and describes it as a school equally committed to excellence and kindness, where scholarship and inclusion are complementary priorities.

Curriculum & special classes

BB&N offers deep learning through engaged and curious students partnered with talented and supportive educators. Innovation enhances academic programs, supports educator growth, and inspires the future, with expansive engagement happening in classrooms, playing fields, concert halls, and studios.

Financial aid

BB&N's financial aid budget has doubled to over $12.5 million, with 25% of students receiving need-based aid in the form of education grants, not loans. The school meets the full demonstrated financial need of every admitted student.

Before & after school care

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After school

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Admissions

The BB&N Admissions Team connects with prospective families, guiding them through the application process for all grade levels. It involves various admissions events, including school fairs, campus open houses, and required in-person classroom visits for Lower School applicants.

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What they ask for: Application, in-person admissions classroom visit (required for Lower School applicants)

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