We are a Boston Public School and an in-district, Horace Mann charter school offering an exceptional education in the Dudley neighborhood of Roxbury. Founded in 2012 by BPE, in partnership with Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, we serve 325 students in grades K1-5. Dudley Street School is designed to ensure a successful academic experience for every child, with an innovative school model that puts personalized student learning at the center of teaching.
At Dudley Street School, we teach the skills students need to excel in today’s world — all in an environment that supports their intellectual, social, emotional and personal growth. There is a wonderful sense of community here and a high level of family engagement.
Dudley Street School forms a Prek-12 pathway with Dearborn STEM Academy. All Dudley Street School students have a guaranteed seat at Dearborn STEM for grades 6-12.
Dudley Street School is open for enrollment to ALL students in Grades K1, K2, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 residing in the Boston Public School district.
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For more information or to schedule a tour, contact our Admissions Team at admissions@dudleystreetschool.org or call (617) 635-8507.
**SEATS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES K1-5!**
Applications open November 1, 2024 and are due by Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available seats, we will hold a lottery on Thursday, March 6, 2024 at 6 Shirley Street. See below for more information on applying and receiving acceptance after this date!
We welcome all families to attend the lottery, but attendance is NOT MANDATORY to claim a seat should you receive one.
We encourage you to apply before the deadline, as any submissions after will be added to a rolling waitlist. DSNCS will reach out as seats become available.
