Massachusetts

Transportation Policy for Students Attending: Excel Academy East Boston, Greenway and High School

Excel Academy offers transportation for eligible students through Boston Public Schools (BPS) and contracted bus services, depending on grade level, city of residence and special education requirements.

Boston Residents

  • Grades 5 & 6: Students who meet BPS eligibility criteria (outlined below) receive yellow school bus service through BPS.
  • Grades 7 – 12: All students receive an MBTA pass, regardless of distance from school.
  • BPS will communicate bus stop locations and pick-up/drop-off times directly to families.
  • MBTA passes will be distributed during the first week of school.

Chelsea Residents

  • All students in Grades 5–8 who reside in Chelsea and attend a campus in East Boston receive transportation to and from school.
  • Bus stop locations and schedules will be shared with families in August prior to the first day of school.

Students Outside of Boston and Chelsea

  • Students residing outside of Boston and Chelsea are not eligible for transportation.

BPS Transportation Eligibility Criteria

  • Grade 5: Must live 1 mile or more from school
  • Grade 6: Must live 1.5 miles or more from school
  • Grades 7–12: All Boston residents receive an MBTA pass, regardless of distance from school

Transportation Policy for Students Attending: Excel Academy Chelsea

At this time, our Chelsea campus does not offer bus transportation, as the City of Chelsea does not provide transportation for students beyond 4th grade. We understand this may require families to make alternative travel arrangements, and we’re here to support you with any questions.

Please note that transportation is also not available for Excel Chelsea students living in Revere, Boston, or other nearby cities.

Rhode Island

Transportation Policy for Students Attending: Excel Academy Rhode Island

Excel Academy Rhode Island provides transportation for students who live 1.5 miles or more from the school and reside in Providence, Central Falls, or North Providence.

If your child qualifies and you would like to request bus service, please be sure to indicate this when completing your new student registration packet with the Enrollment Team (enrollment@excelacademy.org).

Bus route details, including pick-up and drop-off times, will be shared with families during the summer.

For any transportation-related questions, please contact our school’s Operations Team at kvannier@excelacademy.org.