The Boston Public Schools (BPS) serves nearly 56,000 pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 students in 143 schools. In 2006, BPS was awarded the distinguished Broad Prize for Urban Education as the top performing city school district in the country. We welcome the children of this city into the Boston Public Schools, where effective teaching and learning prepare all of our students to achieve at high levels, and where the entire community works together to focus on children.