Best Schools in Boston 2015
Our exclusive ranking of 125 area school districts. Plus, why secular homeschooling is trending up, and an exhaustive guide to local preschools.

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As the crown jewel in the most educated state in the nation, Boston has more than its share of achievement-obsessed parents. We start ’em early, question the system, and occasionally take matters into our own hands. Herein: our guide to getting your kids college-ready, from finding the perfect preschool to landing them in the Ivy League. Even if it means teaching them yourself. Plus: our annual rankings of Greater Boston’s best schools, by district.