Boston Neighborhoods - Back Bay

"It's easy to understand why the Back Bay is one of America's most desirable neighborhoods. Newbury Street, Boylston Street and Commonwealth Avenue are lined with unique shops, trendy restaurants and vintage homes, making the Back Bay an extremely fashionable destination for Boston residents and visitors. In fact, it's not uncommon to spot celebrities strolling up and down these picturesque streets. This bustling neighborhood also houses the two tallest members of Boston's skyline, the Prudential Center and the John Hancock Tower, in addition to architectural treasures such as Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library."

Back Bay Schools: North Zone Schools (Elementary and Middle) includes East Boston, the North End, Downtown Boston, the Back Bay, the South End, Roxbury, Mission Hill and Allston / Brighton.

Citywide Elementary and Middle Schools

Citywide High Schools and Special Schools

Local fire stations

Engine 4/Ladder 24
200 Cambridge Street

Engine 33/Ladder 15
941 Boylston Street

Local police stations

District D-4
7 Warren Avenue
Tel. 617-343-4250

District A-1
40 Sudbury Street
Tel. 617- 343-4240

Local public library

Main Boston Public Library
666 Boylston Street
Tel. 617-536-5400

West End Branch Library
151 Cambridge Street
Tel. 523-3957

Local public health