Education
Education in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is one of the most historically significant and academically influential cities in the United States. Known as the “Athens of America,” Boston is home to the first public school in the country, the first large public library, and some of the world’s most prestigious universities.
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) system serves a diverse student body, offering various specialized programs to meet different learning needs. In addition to its strong public education system, Boston boasts a concentration of world-class universities and colleges, attracting students from across the globe.
Public libraries across the city provide extensive resources for students and lifelong learners. The Boston Public Library (BPL) was the first municipal library system in the U.S. and continues to serve as an essential community hub.
Public Schools in Boston
- Boston Latin School (Founded in 1635, the oldest public school in the U.S.)
- Boston Latin Academy
- John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics & Science
- Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers
- New Mission High School
- Fenway High School
- Charlestown High School
- East Boston High School
- Brighton High School
- English High School (One of the oldest public high schools in America)
College/University
- Harvard University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Tufts University
- Boston University
- Boston College
- Northeastern University
- University of Massachusetts Boston
- Suffolk University
- Emerson College
- Simmons University
- Berklee College of Music
- Brandeis University
- Lesley University
- Wellesley College
- Bentley University
Public Libraries in Boston
- Boston Public Library – Central Library (Copley Square)
- Brighton Branch
- Charlestown Branch
- Codman Square Branch
- Dudley Branch (Roxbury)
- East Boston Branch
- Fields Corner Branch
- Grove Hall Branch
- Jamaica Plain Branch
- Mattapan Branch
- North End Branch
- South Boston Branch
- West End Branch
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