North Bennet Street School

North Bennet Street School is a private nonprofit two-year institution in Boston, MA, located in a large city setting. With an enrollment of 161 students (IPEDS 2023), NBSS maintains the intimate class sizes characteristic of hands-on trade education. The school reports a 96% completion rate and a 90% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), and holds a quality score of 78/100.

North Bennet Street School offers a distinctive selection of skilled trade certificate programs that set it apart from typical vocational schools. Programs include Building/Home/Construction Inspection, Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair, and Locksmithing and Safe Repair. These one-to-two-year certificate programs focus on specialized craftsmanship and hands-on technical skills.

For students drawn to artisan trades and specialized skilled work, North Bennet Street School provides a focused training environment in one of the nation's oldest cities. The school's combination of niche program offerings and strong completion outcomes makes it a notable option for those pursuing careers in construction inspection, instrument making, or locksmithing in the Boston area.