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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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July 22, 2025
I have had the joy of being a part of the PSS community for many years, and there is no school like Park Street School! The teachers are so thoughtful and attentive from the youngest 2 year old's to... More
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Park Street School
Parent / Guardian
July 19, 2025
This schools special education and language support programs are terrible. Teachers have no control over classes and the administration is a mess. The school move has made this school broke and they... More
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German International School Boston
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June 20, 2025
Reported stolen items from this school (from a school play.) They didn’t do anything. Also, this school is perfect for rich children of wealthy parents. But if you’re of low income, don’t even bother... More
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Warren-Prescott K-8 School