SIMPLICITY
The Quaker Testimony of Simplicity reminds us to live wisely and stresses the integrity and development of one's mind, body, and spirit. In an increasingly busy and materialistic world filled with external stimulation, we all need space and time to discern what is truly important in our lives.
PEACE
Quakers oppose all wars and the violence of oppression. Although disagreement and conflict are inevitable in any group, we work to achieve understanding through respectful dialogue.
INTEGRITY
Integrity means being truthful and always trying to do our very best. We say what we mean and mean what we say.
COMMUNITY
We strive to be a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive community in which everyone—students, teachers, staff, and families—feels respected and affirmed.
EQUALITY
Quakers have historically emphasized the equality of all people. The belief in "the Light within" has led Quakers to work for peace, prison reform, humane care for the mentally ill, civil rights, and economic justice around the world. In our daily interactions, we work as equals to become a community that welcomes the perspectives of everyone, respects the worth of each individual, and values the collective power of the group.
STEWARDSHIP
We need to take care of the things we use and own as well as each other. We believe in leaving the world a better place than we found it.
A private, independent day school in Cambridge, Massachusetts that provides an education guided by Quaker principles for grades Pre-K through 8.
Early Childhood
Early Childhood
Our small combined Pre-K and Kindergarten classes ensure that every child’s strengths and challenges are well known and addressed. Experiential based learning along with direct instruction allow all students to learn in exciting ways that work for them.
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Elementary School
Through a rich and varied experience in and beyond the classroom, we nurture children’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth.
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Middle School
The Cambridge Friends School Middle School program embraces and celebrates this developmental period, creating a unique and spirited community of learners.
Learn MoreNews
Main NewsClass of 2020 Receives a Surprise Message from Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Eighth-graders were hand-delivered personalized packages to commemorate their originally scheduled Commencement.
CFS to Participate in Women in World Jazz Virtual Concert
Middle School Jazz Band members to join woodwind instructor in virtual performance.
Award-Winning Boston Playwright Specially Adapts Play for Elementary Alma Mater
Eighth-graders at Cambridge Friends School to virtually perform adaptation of Baltimore by Kirsten Greenidge, Alumna ’88, Parent ’21 and ’23.
CFS Seventh-Graders Virtually Lobby in Support of the Climate Action Rebate Act
Students continue to seek action against climate change amidst social distancing.
49%
Students of color
6:1
Student to teacher ratio
76%
Faculty hold advanced degrees
12
Average class size
