Very Good
#72 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 18% of private schools
Cambridge Friends School
Elementary School
5 CADBURY RD, Cambridge, MA 02140
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher
6.1:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher
6.1:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#72 of 388
In Cambridge
#3 of 7
public schools
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Cambridge Friends School
Elementary School in Cambridge · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cambridge Friends School
Cambridge Friends School is a private elementary school in Cambridge, MA. Cambridge Friends School serves approximately 131 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Cambridge Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 131 students, Cambridge Friends School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.1:1 students to teachers, Cambridge Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Cambridge Friends School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Cambridge Friends School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in Cambridge, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cambridge Friends School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School | 9.1 |
| Rindge Avenue Upper School | 9.4 |
| Peabody | 7.1 |
| Graham and Parks | 9.6 |
| Maria L. Baldwin | 9.9 |
| Haggerty | 9.4 |
| Putnam Avenue Upper School | 9.2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | 9.8 |
| John M Tobin | 9.5 |
| Amigos School | 9.0 |
| Prospect Hill Academy Charter School | 5.9 |
| Cambridgeport | 9.5 |
| King Open | 7.3 |
| Cambridge Street Upper School | 7.8 |
| Fletcher/Maynard Academy | 5.5 |
| Morse | 9.2 |
| Kennedy-Longfellow | 7.4 |
| Vassal Lane Upper School | 6.9 |
| Community Charter School of Cambridge | 7.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5 CADBURY RD, Cambridge, MA 02140
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cambridge Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maria L. Baldwin (rated 9.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Graham and Parks (rated 9.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Haggerty (rated 9.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cambridge, see our Cambridge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School Cambridge | 0.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Peabody Cambridge | 0.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Rindge Avenue Upper School Cambridge | 0.3 mi | 9.4 |
| ST PETER SCHOOL Cambridge | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| WILD ROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Cambridge | 0.5 mi | — |
| Graham and Parks Cambridge | 0.5 mi | 9.6 |
| THE CAMBRIDGE MATIGNON SCHOOL Cambridge | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Maria L. Baldwin Cambridge | 0.8 mi | 9.9 |
| John F Kennedy Somerville | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| SHADY HILL SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| West Somerville Neighborhood Somerville | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Benjamin G Brown Somerville | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Somerville | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Hardy Arlington | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| SAINT PAUL'S CHOIR SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 8.3 |
| FAYERWEATHER STREET SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Haggerty Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 9.4 |
| Thompson Arlington | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02140 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$136,382
Median Home Value
$1,070,200
Median Rent
$2,581/mo
Population
21,361
College Educated
78.6%
Homeownership
35.9%
Avg Commute
30.9 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
34.5
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| New Hingham Regional Elementary Chesterfield, MA | 7.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cambridge Friends School
What grades does Cambridge Friends School serve?
Cambridge Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Cambridge Friends School?
Cambridge Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Friends School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cambridge Friends School rank in MA?
Cambridge Friends School ranks #72 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Cambridge Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cambridge Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cambridge Friends School a private school?
Yes, Cambridge Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cambridge Friends School a religious school?
Cambridge Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 354-3880
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