Boston
46,094 Students
108 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 2300 Washington Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Boston Public Schools serves as the primary open, traditional public school system for the surrounding metropolitan area. Operating across a dynamic large-city setting, the district manages 108 operational schools that deliver a complete educational continuum, spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade as well as specialized ungraded programming. With an active student enrollment of over 46,000 learners, the district provides a foundational academic anchor for families across the region, fostering educational growth from early childhood through high school graduation.
Reflecting the rich cultural composition of the city, Boston Public Schools nurtures a highly diverse student body, predominantly welcoming Hispanic, Black, White, Asian, and multiracial students. To effectively serve this vibrant population, the district maintains a robust operational workforce of nearly 18,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a dedicated instructional core of over 8,700 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 1,550 instructional aides and more than 7,700 specialized support personnel. This deep staffing context highlights the district's structural commitment to providing comprehensive academic, administrative, and wrap-around support for all students within the school community.
Reflecting the rich cultural composition of the city, Boston Public Schools nurtures a highly diverse student body, predominantly welcoming Hispanic, Black, White, Asian, and multiracial students. To effectively serve this vibrant population, the district maintains a robust operational workforce of nearly 18,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a dedicated instructional core of over 8,700 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 1,550 instructional aides and more than 7,700 specialized support personnel. This deep staffing context highlights the district's structural commitment to providing comprehensive academic, administrative, and wrap-around support for all students within the school community.
108
Total Schools
46,094
Total Students
8,731.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6,531 |
| Hispanic | 20,647 |
| Black | 13,335 |
| Asian | 3,704 |
| Two or More | 1,657 |
| American Indian | 117 |
| Pacific Islander | 57 |
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Hispanic20,647 (44.8%)
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Black13,335 (29.0%)
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White6,531 (14.2%)
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Asian3,704 (8.0%)
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Two or More1,657 (3.6%)
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American Indian117 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander57 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 74 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 28 |
| Other | 8 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 108 |
| Students: | 46,094* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 8,731.4* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.3 |
Schools in Boston
Found 113 Schools
364 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
78 Students
High School 9th - 12th
357 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
198 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
259 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
162 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
360 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
334 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
168 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
196 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
631 Students
Other 2nd - 12th
472 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
372 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
154 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
213 Students
Middle School 3rd - 8th
283 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Other Pre-K - 12th
335 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Not reported M - M
Not reported M - M