Exam Schools
Boston Public Schools has three exam schools: Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School, and the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. All three schools accept new students for grades 7 and 9. John D. O’Bryant School accepts a small number of new students in grade 10.
BPS grade 8 students currently attending an exam school are also eligible to apply for grade 9 admission to a different exam school, if they wish.
An admissions test is required to apply.
Exam School Admissions Info Sessions:
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Wednesday, October 16, 6pm EST | Video Recording | Slides | Resources
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Monday, November 4, 6pm EST | Video Recording, Slides, Resources
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SY 2025-26 Application Timeline