Public Schools of Brookline

What Public Schools of Brookline does

Public Schools of Brookline (operating as PSB and Brookline Public Schools) is a public K-12 school district operated by the Town of Brookline, Massachusetts. Founded in 1843 and headquartered at 333 Washington Street, Brookline, the district enrolls students from preschool through grade 12 across nine facilities: eight elementary schools (Baker, Driscoll, Hayes, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pierce, Ruffin Ridley, and Runkle) and Brookline High School. The district supports approximately 1,001-5,000 employees including instructional, administrative, student services, food services, and transportation staff.

The district's service model is government-funded and tuition-free for resident K-12 students. Revenue is sourced from local property taxes, Massachusetts Chapter 70 state education aid, and federal grants including Title I; the only specific funding inflow disclosed is a $145,302 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts dated 2023-07-11. Public-facing technical infrastructure consists of the Finalsite website platform powering psbma.org and the school nutrition site, with Aspen as the student information system handling K-12 online registration and student records. Google Workspace supplements administrative processes such as Letters of Suitability and basic-needs documentation.

Beyond standard instruction, the district operates several signature programs: the Brookline Early Education Program (BEEP) for pre-kindergarten, METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity, a voluntary desegregation program enrolling Boston students), Steps to Success extended learning, Title I supplemental support, summer programs spanning PreK-12, and English Language Education (ELE) with an ELPAC parent advisory council. Student Services & Special Education delivers PK-12 special education including related services and out-of-district placements, supplemented by school counseling and clinical services, health services, food services (free and reduced lunch), and student transportation. The district is governed by an elected School Committee and administered by Superintendent Bella Wong, who has been externally credited with improving communication, data processes that reduced special education settlements, and out-of-district placement expenses.

Name

Public Schools of Brookline

Legal name

Public Schools of Brookline

Website

https://brookline.k12.ma.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1843

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Public Schools of Brookline is a Massachusetts municipal K-12 district operating nine schools (eight elementary and Brookline High) and signature programs including BEEP, METCO, Steps to Success, and Title I to serve Brookline resident students and families, funded by local taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• English language learner programs
• School counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public school district funded through municipal taxes, state education funding, and federal education grants. No tuition charged for K-12 education.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Public Schools of Brookline provides free public K-12 education to residents of Brookline, Massachusetts through eight elementary schools and Brookline High School, plus early childhood education via the Brookline Early Education Program (BEEP). The district also delivers special education services (PK-12), English language education, school counseling and clinical services, health/nursing services, food services, student transportation, and summer enrichment programs, supported by the METCO desegregation program, Steps to Success, and Title I federal funding.

Product overview

Public Schools of Brookline is a Massachusetts school district operating a unified district website (psbma.org) as its primary digital platform, through which it delivers educational programs and services. The district comprises nine elementary schools (Baker, Driscoll, Hayes, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pierce, Ruffin Ridley, and Runkle) and Brookline High School. Supporting programs include the Brookline Early Education Program (BEEP), METCO (voluntary desegregation), Steps to Success, Title I, and Summer Programs. Operational departments include Student Services & Special Education (PK-12), School Counseling & Clinical Services, Health Services, Food Services, Transportation, Capital Projects, and Data & Information Systems. The district uses Aspen for student registration and Finalsite as its website platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brookline High School Comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12 with academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation for Brookline resident students.
• Edith C. Baker School Elementary school serving students in the Brookline Public Schools district.
• Michael Driscoll School Elementary school in the Brookline Public Schools district with an ongoing building project for facility modernization.
• Roland Hayes School Elementary school serving students in the Brookline Public Schools district.
• Amos A. Lawrence School Elementary school serving students in the Brookline Public Schools district.
• William H. Lincoln School Elementary school serving students in the Brookline Public Schools district.
• John Pierce School Elementary school in the Brookline Public Schools district with an ongoing building project including a geothermal playground initiative.
• Florida Ruffin Ridley School Elementary school serving students in the Brookline Public Schools district.
• John D. Runkle School Elementary school serving students in the Brookline Public Schools district.
• Brookline Early Education Program (BEEP) Early childhood education program serving pre-kindergarten students with developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• METCO Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity program—a voluntary school desegregation initiative providing educational opportunities for students from Boston to attend suburban schools.
• Steps to Success Extended learning and support program for students needing additional academic assistance.
• Title I Federal program providing supplemental funding for additional academic support and resources to improve student achievement.
• Summer Programs Summer enrichment and academic programs for students in PreK through grade 12.
• Student Services & Special Education Comprehensive special education services for students in PK through grade 12, including related services, out-of-district placements, and standard operating procedures.
• School Counseling & Clinical Services Mental health counseling, social-emotional learning, universal screening, Section 504 accommodations, McKinney-Vento homeless education assistance, and home/hospital re-entry services.
• Health Services School nursing services providing health screenings, medication administration, and health-related student support.
• Food Services School nutrition program providing meals to students, including free and reduced lunch programs.
• Transportation Student transportation services including bus routes and transportation FAQs.
• English Language Education (ELE) English language learning support for students, including ELPAC parent advisory council and community resources.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cambridge Public Schools: Neighboring Massachusetts district serving a similarly diverse, urban-adjacent population. Operates multiple K-12 schools with substantial special education and English language learner programming under the same state funding framework.
• Newton Public Schools: Adjacent affluent Massachusetts suburban district of similar size and demographic profile. Both serve highly educated, high-income communities with comparable K-12 programming, special education depth, and METCO participation.
• Lexington Public Schools: Affluent Massachusetts suburban district operating multiple elementary schools and a high school. Comparable in demographic profile, funding model, and emphasis on comprehensive K-12 programming including robust special education.
• Arlington Public Schools: Nearby Massachusetts suburban district of comparable size. Operates multiple K-12 schools with similar program portfolio including special education and English language education under the same state funding framework.
• Belmont Public Schools: Immediately adjacent Massachusetts suburban district with nearly identical demographic profile and K-12 structure. Direct geographic neighbor operating on the same Chapter 70 funding formula with comparable per-pupil spending.
• Somerville Public Schools: Nearby urban Massachusetts district of comparable scale and demographic composition. Operates under the same state funding framework with similar English learner and special education programming.
• Wellesley Public Schools: Affluent suburban Massachusetts district of similar size and structure. Operates an integrated K-12 system with multiple elementary schools feeding into a single high school and similar per-pupil spending levels.
• Quincy Public Schools: Massachusetts public school district operating multiple K-12 schools with similar state funding model. Comparable in operating scale and urban-suburban demographic mix, with similar reliance on Chapter 70 aid.
• Needham Public Schools: Adjacent affluent suburban district with comparable demographic profile. Operates a similar K-12 structure with multiple elementary schools and a high school, funded primarily through local property tax revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Public Schools: Larger urban Massachusetts school district with which Brookline has a direct relationship through the METCO desegregation program. Significantly larger but operates under the same Massachusetts state funding framework and serves a related student demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BrooklinePublic
• Facebookfacebook.com/BrooklinePublicSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brookline-elementary-school

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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