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At Buckingham Friends School...

children find space to explore and grow - through a curriculum that is flexible and responsive to their interests, across an expansive campus that encourages play and risk-taking, and within our value-added programming that adds breadth and depth to their individual learning experiences. To learn more about this K-8 independent school that celebrates the spirit of youth and stewards the promise of each individual to build an engaged learning community, inquire now.

Latest News

BFS Annual Auction

BFS Annual Auction

“The Stardust Soirée” was an auction for the ages. With gratitude to our inspiring committee, generous contributors and sponsors, spirited and supportive attendees, and extended community, it was BFS at its best!
Buckingham Friends School second grade wax museum

Second Grade Wax Museum

Second graders choose someone they admire. Then they researched them, wrote a speech, created a trifold, became the person they admired for the
day, and presented their research and speech to the whole school. Well done, second grade!
Buckingham Friends School's first faculty Olympics

The first BFS Faculty Olympics!

The first Faculty Olympics was a total success and too much fun! Thanks to our Community and Culture Committee for its able organization, leadership, and refereeing.
Preparing to race the cars

Third Grade Car Races

All third-grade students had a fantastic time at the Annual Third Grade Car Races! After building, decorating, and fixing their cars a bit if needed, today was finally the day to race!

Upcoming Events

Girls Lacrosse AWAY vs Bryn Athyn

Date: Tuesday, 4/8
Time: 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Bryn Athyn Church and School, 600 Tomlinson Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA

PTAC

Date: Wednesday, 4/9
Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM

At A Glance

  • 44 acres of beautifully
    wooded campus
  • 7:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
  • 79,374 Handshakes in a Year
  • 8 service projects per year
  • $6.9 Million Endowment
  • 61% of Faculty with
    Advanced Degrees
  • 37 Faculty Members
    & Staff
  • 5 Interscholastic
    Sports Programs
  • 20 Clubs Offered
    Throughout the Year
  • 35 secs to go down the
    sledding hill run
  • 170 Total
    Enrollment
  • 100% of students participate in
    the Annual Art Show
  • 37% of Students Receive
    Financial Aid
  • 20 Stage
    Performances
    Each Year
  • 100% of students studying a world language
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