Thank you for considering the Boston Public Schools for your child! We look forward to welcoming you to our schools to learn more about all that they have to offer you and your family. As the first public school district in America, we are proud of our rich history and promising future. Learn more about our "Points of Pride."
Boston Public Schools offers families a broad array of school options for learners at all grade levels, from pre-kindergarten through adult education. Families are encouraged to make thoughtful choices about which schools offer the programs and services to meet each student's educational needs.
These pages provide families with information about how to choose and register for Boston Public Schools, including:
Visit the "What Are My Schools?" site to find a list of schools for which you are eligible to apply, including the schools that offer walk zone priority or yellow bus transportation for your child.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Boston School Committee has approved many changes recommended by Superintendent Carol R. Johnson in her "Pathways to Excellence" plan, including the expansion, relocation, consolidation, merger and closing of some schools, effective September 2009. Visit the "Pathways to Excellence" page for details.