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鈥搕eacher 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鈥揵ased kindergarten and grade 1 private school in Cambridge may consider The Henry Buckner School's focused small鈥揼roup learning environment.
School Overview
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.:
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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Location
Miles
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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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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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Miles
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James F Farr Academy
Special Education School
71 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
0.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
364A Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
(Islamic)
808 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-2322
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-2322
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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James F Farr Academy
Special Education School
71 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
0.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
200 Ivy Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 732-0220
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 732-0220
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3
247 Marlborough St
Boston, MA 02116
(603) 381-2003
Boston, MA 02116
(603) 381-2003
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
James F Farr Academy
Special Education School
71 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
0.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
(Islamic)
808 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-2322
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-2322
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
9 Prescott St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-5330
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-5330
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1555 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-6 Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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364A Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
(Islamic)
808 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-2322
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-2322
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
New England Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
9 Prescott St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-5330
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-5330
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
26 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 301 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
(Catholic)
192 Summer Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9116
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9116
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
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8/
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500 Financial Park
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-3434
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-3434
9466.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 613-1400
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 613-1400
9466.4 miles
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Vocational School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
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147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-5400
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-5400
9466.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166
9466.5 miles
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
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224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-6230
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-6230
9466.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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