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These are some of the best public high schools in Boston at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Boston Public Schools
46,367 students | BOSTON, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 118 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Boston
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Parent / Guardian
September 09, 2025
Good school and nice tearcher. My kids love this school
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Murphy K-8 School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 25, 2025
This school is terrible.
The student body has extreme behavior issues that prevent most teaching and learning from happening. In classrooms you will see kids throwing things and screaming, and... More
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Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Current student
August 16, 2025
I don’t dislike Murphy school, but I also don’t think is the best school if Boston Public Schools. Yes, I got to be in a volleyball team, which was really fun. I also made more friends at the end of... More
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Murphy K-8 School