Learning First Charter Public School

Learning First Charter Public School was founded as Seven Hills Charter Public School in 1996 by a group of private citizens who partnered with Edison Schools, Inc. to provide an alternative mode for public education in the City of Worcester. The doors opened to 524 K-7 students on September 11, 1996. Since then, the school has grown to hold 666 K-8 students and maintains a waitlist of approximately 390 students. In May of 2005, the Board of Trustees expressed confidence in the school’s maturity and development, prompting state board of education’s approval of a charter amendment for the school to operate independently of Edison Schools. Since then, the Massachusetts Board of Education has voted to renew our charter for every five year terms, leading us into over two decades of operation. Learning First Charter Public School is proud to serve a diverse cross section of Worcester families. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, athletic performance, disability status, housing status, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language, or prior academic achievement.

Preparing Children for Success from Kindergarten to College, Career, and Beyond! The mission of Learning First Charter Public School is to prepare a diverse cross-section of Worcester children for success as students, workers, and citizens by providing them with a high-quality education at prevailing public school costs. Since 1996, we have helped over 2,000 children achieve their goals in school and beyond to become successful and responsible members of the Worcester community. We are open to students entering grades K-8 and committed to celebrating the diversity of our community where every child and every parent feels welcome and connected. In January 2023, we are moving to a new building at 50 Richland Street in the Vernon Hill neighborhood of Worcester, where our students will have more space to learn, grow and thrive.