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Information for choosing a school, finding scholarships and access to the library.

Public Schools
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) serves nearly 56,000 pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 students in 143 schools.

College Scholarships External Link

The City works in partnership with those in higher education and in private industry to make access to college an attainable goal for all Boston students.

Before & Afterschool Programs External Link

BOSTONavigator is a searchable database of out of school time opportunities for young people in Boston.

GED Classes
GED classes and testing are offered by Boston Centers for Youth & Families.

School Readiness External Link

Thrive in 5 is a comprehensive school readiness roadmap for Boston driven by the scientific, economic and civic imperative to focus on young children and their families.

Countdown to Kindergarten External Link

Countdown to Kindergarten engages families, educators and the community in a citywide effort to enhance early learning opportunities and to support the transition into kindergarten.

School Committee External Link

The governning body of the Boston Public Schools.

Books, CDs, DVDs and More
The Boston Public Library offers you over 6 million books, 17 thousand magazines, 4,000 free programs, plus maps, music scores, cassettes, CDs, and answers to millions of questions!