Best K-12 Schools and Universities in Boston, Massachusetts
K-12 Schools
- Boston Latin School
- Public, 7-12
- Oldest public school in America, known for its rigorous classical education
- Phillips Academy Andover
- Private boarding school, 9-12
- Consistently ranked as one of the top prep schools in the country
- Roxbury Latin School
- Private, 7-12 (boys)
- Known for its classical curriculum and high college placement rates
- Commonwealth School
- Private, 9-12
- Small school known for its intellectual rigor and arts programs
- Boston Collegiate Charter School
- Public charter, 5-12
- High-performing school with a focus on college preparation
Colleges and Universities
- Harvard University
- Private Ivy League research university
- Consistently ranked as one of the top universities globally
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Private research university
- World-renowned for its programs in science, engineering, and technology
- Boston University
- Private research university
- Known for its programs in business, communications, and engineering
- Northeastern University
- Private research university
- Known for its cooperative education program and strong STEM fields