How to Apply to Exam Schools

 

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What are Exam Schools?

Boston Public Schools (BPS) has three exam schools for students in grades 7–12. Other areas of the country may refer to these types of schools as “magnet schools."

Boston’s three exam schools are:

1. Boston Latin School

2. Boston Latin Academy

3. John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

Entry into these exam schools is determined by the student’s grades and their performance on a district-identified assessment.

Each exam school accepts students entering grade 7 and grade 9. The O’Bryant School also accepts a small number of students entering grade 10. 

Who is eligible to apply for and attend Exam Schools?

All of the following must be true:

1. Students must be currently enrolled in 6th, 8th, or 9th grade (O’Bryant only) to apply; and 

2. Students must reside in the City of Boston. 

Proof of residency is required for students not currently attending Boston Public Schools. Click here to learn more about the residency verification process for non-BPS students who want to apply to exam schools.

BPS Exam School Admission Process

For more information about exam school admissions requirements and processes, visit the BPS exam school website.