Boston Latin School (originally founded 1635)

Boston Latin School, founded in 1635, is the oldest public school in the United States and has served as a long-standing educational institution tied to Boston's Roxbury/Fenway neighborhood and the broader city. The current Boston Latin School campus is located at 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur and operates as a college-preparatory exam school with a history of notable alumni and classical curriculum influences. The school's founding date and continuous legacy make it an educational neighborhood icon in Boston.