David Farragut School

Did David Farragut ever imagine a school named after him in Boston? Right here at 10 Fenwood Road in Mission Hill stood the David G. Farragut Elementary School. Locals often called it simply The Farragut School. The David Farragut School opened its doors in early 1904. Imagine the children, eager to learn, filling these halls for the first time. For over a century, David Farragut School served as a beacon of education for the community. Generations of children, from kindergarten to fifth grade, passed through its classrooms. At its peak, the David Farragut School boasted around 15 teachers and nearly 230 students. It was a bustling hub, serving a neighborhood of over 25,000 people. The school was conveniently located near the Fenwood Road trolley stop on the “E” branch of the Green Line. This made it easily accessible. It also sat beside the renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a landmark in itself. Sadly, in 2011, the David Farragut School closed its doors. This was part of a larger restructuring of the Boston Public Schools. The closure marked the end of an era. But the story of the David Farragut School doesn’t end there. Today, the building has been repurposed. It now houses the lower school campus of the Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers. The legacy of David Farragut, the renowned Civil War admiral, continues. This time, it inspires future generations in the field of healthcare. So, as you stand here, remember the echoes of children’s laughter. Recall the dedicated teachers. Appreciate the transformation of this building from a neighborhood school to a center for future healthcare professionals.