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Why Choose Banneker?

The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School has been recognized as one of the top elementary schools in Massachusetts. At Banneker we offer parents a place where they are welcomed and their children are safe and will receive the best education. For Families with younger children Banneker offers a well established Full day PreK and K program. Every child receives breakfast and lunch and a full day of education and activities. For working parents we offer* an after school program till 6:00. Banneker is here for you and free for you.

The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School has been recognized as one of the top elementary schools in Massachusetts. At Banneker we offer parents a place where they are welcomed and their children are safe and will receive the best education. For Families with younger children Banneker offers a well established Full day PreK and K program. Every child receives breakfast and lunch and a full day of education and activities. For working parents we offer* an after school program till 6:00. Banneker is here for you and free for you.

Free Transportation. Free Breakfast and Lunch!

Banneker students arrive at school ready to learn. Each day we arrange for transportation for more than 300 children from the region. Our buses will pick your child up and drop them off. Banneker is the ONLY charter school that offers free transportation. Every bus has a bus monitor so your children are safe from the time the get on the bus in the morning to the time the get off at night.

Making sure your child has a healthy start is important to us. Each morning we serve a healthy breakfast before the start of school. Lunch is also served in the afternoons. Making sure your child has the right nutrition helps them to learn and grow.

Full Day Pre-K and Kindergarten

Our proven program of education and enrichment is well recognized as one of the best in the state. Your young children become part of a vibrant community of adults and children. We make sure that your children will gain the skills they need to be successful readers and learners. We have a full library, music, art and a number of enrichment programs to suit each child’s needs and interests.

Outstanding Education

Banneker students are recognized as some of the highest performing in Massachusetts. Our students learn to love reading. They excel in math. Each child in grades 3-6 works on their own personal laptop supplied by the school. Banneker parents will tell you how much they enjoy their school community. And our children will tell you how much they learn and how much fun they have too.

Fun and Enriching Activities

Banneker students are recognized as some of the highest performing in Massachusetts. Our students learn to love reading. They excel in math. Each child in grades 3-6 works on their own personal laptop supplied by the school. Banneker parents will tell you how much they enjoy their school community. And our children will tell you how much they learn and how much fun they have too.

After School Programs

We encourage children to have creative play and activities to learn about themselves and the world around them. Students are to complete homework, build good study habits and explore activities such as arts and crafts, languages, and subjects that may lead to lifelong interests and widen their world of possibilities.

START OF SCHOOL PARENT VIDEOS

Schedule for Parent Events are below videos