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April 23, 1635

The first public school in the United States, the Boston Latin School, is founded.

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Boston Latin School

First public school in the United States

The Boston Latin School is a magnet Latin grammar state school in Boston, Massachusetts. It has been in continuous operation since it was established on April 23, 1635. It is the oldest existing school in the United States.

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