Founded in 1784, MB has been a leader in education for over 230 years. We have a proven tradition of academic excellence, a commitment to excellent teaching, and a dedication to fostering character and confidence in young people. Our stunning 33-acre campus – formerly the farm of 18th-century Quaker abolitionist leader Moses Brown – provides extensive academic, artistic, and athletic facilities right in the heart of Providence.
Born a Baptist, Moses Brown became a convinced Quaker later in life. He thenceforth devoted his great intellect, business acumen, and political skill to economic development and social justice issues. One of America's leading abolitionists, and the godfather of America's Industrial Revolution, in 1784, he championed the opening of a school that would educate Quaker children–and non-Quakers–with ethical values at the center of their experience.
Over 230 years later, Moses Brown School is still fulfilling that vision. At Moses Brown, 111 faculty members serve roughly 775 boys and girls ages 3-18, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1. With $4 million awarded annually in need-based financial aid, roughly one-quarter of students receive financial support from the school. They enjoy 33 wooded acres in urban Providence and an additional 20 acres of athletic fields in nearby Rehoboth, Mass. And with 25% of our student body being people of color, our community matches our drawing area's demographics.
We are a Quaker school, one of the oldest and largest of a network of 78 Friends schools in the U.S. While each is independent, we all share the same essential mission: to nurture and celebrate each child's unique gifts, talents, and identities – what we often refer to as their Inner Light.
To that end, at MB, we immerse students in an incredibly varied and rigorous program, including 17 musical and performance groups across the school, 50 clubs and activities, and 58 athletic teams competing in 18 different sports. Upper School students choose from among 19 AP and 20 honors courses. And while individual achievement is prized at MB, we also foster a close sense of community, evident in collaborative relationships between students and teachers and in our weekly Quaker meeting (30 minutes of silent reflection during which anyone may share a thought or message).
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