Q: What grades does Pierce School serve? A: Pierce is a K-8 school, meaning students attend from kindergarten through 8th grade before transitioning to Brookline High School.
Q: Where is Pierce School located? A: Pierce currently operates on two campuses: Pierce at OLS (194 Boylston Street) for grades K-5, and Pierce at Fisher Hill (150 Fisher Ave) for grades 6-8. A new unified campus is under construction. (updated 12/2025)
Q: When will the new Pierce School building open? A: The new Pierce School is expected to open in 2027. The modern facility will consolidate both campuses into one state-of-the-art building.
Q: Which addresses are in the Pierce School zone? A: The Pierce zone primarily covers Brookline Village and southern Coolidge Corner. Your specific address determines eligibility. Contact us, we’d love to help with school zone verification.
Q: Can I choose Pierce if I’m in a buffer zone? A: Some addresses qualify for buffer zone choice between Pierce and a neighboring school (Lincoln, Driscoll, or Runkle). Buffer zone families can request their preferred school, though assignment isn’t guaranteed.
Q: How does buying in the Pierce zone affect resale value? A: Brookline school zones generally don’t create major price disparities since all K-8 schools are highly rated. However, the new Pierce building may increase demand in this zone starting in 2027.
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