Boston Public Schools (BPS) operate the public schools in East Boston, including: Otis Elementary School (Grades PK-5), McKay School (Grades K-8), and East Boston High School (Grades 9-12). Local private schools include East Boston Central Catholic School (Grades PK-8) and Seaport Academy (Grades 7-12).
Boston is also known for its abundance of high-quality, higher education opportunities, and East Boston is accessible to many of these colleges and universities. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is only four miles away and quickly reached by the T’s red or blue lines. Boston University and Northeastern University are also less than five miles away, and are also accessible via the T.