We believe in the transformative power of education. Here, our every action is intentional, so that each student will develop a lifelong love of learning, confidence within a caring community and strength of character.
Our robust academic program is grounded in Core Knowledge, a content-rich, skill-building curriculum that spirals outward in each grade. Our teachers are passionate, creative educators who are deeply committed to the success of each student. Together, these irreplaceable elements act as a catalyst for lifelong learning, achievement, and personal growth.
We value the many benefits resulting from parent involvement in the daily life of our school—Park Street School is an extended family. We celebrate Boston as a living classroom and engage in service projects that help our neighbors and contribute to our city and beyond.
Our Christian foundation affirms each student’s intrinsic worth, points us to truth, shows us how to respect others, make courageous choices, and live lives of compassion, integrity and generosity. We hold that the measure of achievement is more than grades; it is the kind of person you become.
Learning for Life
Our learning environment is joyful and warm, where children are known and loved and where they are encouraged to discover and develop their own voices.
A Vibrant Community
Our community seeks to be welcoming and inclusive, one that fosters genuine caring and respect among teachers, students and parents.
Becoming Persons of Character
We believe each child is uniquely created by God; we strive to educate the whole child, nurturing each student to develop as an intellectual, physical, emotional, social and spiritual being.
Discover Park Street School
Learn about our History, Mission, Philosophy and Core Values
Park Street School was founded and established by Christian women and men seeking to provide an excellent education in downtown Boston. Park Street School has an exciting history, strong values, a thoughtful philosophy and a secure mission. We invite you to learn more and discover Park Street School!
A Christian School Experience
Sharing a great tradition with other local schools – such as Boston Latin, Boston College and Harvard University – Park Street School has been founded and established by Christians seeking to provide an excellent education to Bostonians. Our faith in Jesus Christ is our cornerstone. From that foundation, we seek to provide an environment of acceptance, balance and fairness regarding faith and its questions.
There are five places you might see visible signs of our Christian faith expressed – they are in school chapel, community life, learning from the Bible, and developing character and a heart for others.
Participating in Chapel
Students and teachers sing songs, hear a Bible story, and consider how to apply the lesson in age-appropriate ways.
Community Life
In small and big ways, we express our gratitude, ask for prayer from our friends, and ask questions or share ideas we have with our friends about God.
Learning from the Bible
We read stories from the Bible and take part in activities that bring the lessons to life.
Developing Character and a Heart for Others
We learn the importance of showing respect for others, being compassionate, taking risks and living lives of generosity.
Quick Facts
Continuous Education
Continuous Education
We offer one continuous program for Toddler to Grade 6, with whole-child emphasis.
A Neighborhood School
A Neighborhood School
Approximately 75 percent of our families live within 1.5 miles of our school; 50 percent live a mile or less away.
Small Classes ... Personal Attention
Small Classes ... Personal Attention
Student/teacher ratio at the Preschool is 6.5:1/ Elementary School is 9:1.
We Move, Move, Move!
We Move, Move, Move!
Children play in one of our spacious gyms or outside every day.
Character Formation
Character Formation
Students develop Christian character attributes like kindness, compassion, and generosity through our service projects, Chapel program and seeing our staff model those qualities.
Customize Preschool to Your Needs
Customize Preschool to Your Needs
Customize your Preschool experience: Choose two to five days a week, 8:00 a.m. until noon. Add afternoons, noon to 3:00 p.m.
Graduates Thrive in Top Colleges!
Graduates Thrive in Top Colleges!
Our graduates attend top colleges: Amherst, Bowdoin, Columbia, Harvard, Middlebury, MIT, Tufts and Williams.
Independent School Placement
Independent School Placement
Our graduates move to highly respected independent schools including Belmont Hill, Newton Country Day, Nobles, Roxbury Latin and Winsor.
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Park Street School Stories
Learn from our Park Street School students and community how PSS is making a difference!
The Murgatroyd’s Story
The Oglice’s Story
The Sieger’s Story
The Owens’ Story
The Thompson’s Story
The Farrell’s Story
Our Campuses
Preschool
Preschool
Park Street School’s Preschool, serving children ages 2-5, is located at One Park Street. It is a safe and innovative learning environment that features a spacious indoor gym, bright, sun-filled classrooms and developmentally appropriate activity centers.
Elementary
Elementary
Park Street School's spacious, renovated 25,000-square-foot facility located at 67 Brimmer Street allows for two classes per grade level for Grades 1 through 6.
City of Boston
City of Boston
All students enjoy the rich educational, cultural, and recreational offerings conveniently located in our beautiful city. Boston is an endless campus!
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Innovative Professional Development
Learn from committed educators like you who are seeking and sharing best practices as well as innovative thought.
Collaborate as a Team!
Join forces with like-minded educators who discuss, create, experiment, thoughtfully challenge and support one another.
Engage With a Robust Curriculum
Teach from an intentionally strategic curriculum that incorporates "out of the chair" learning practices.