Claim: In 1635, Boston became the location of the United States' first public school.
Evidence: Boston 's many firsts include the United States ' first public school , Boston Latin School -LRB- 1635 -RRB- , first subway system , the Tremont Street Subway -LRB- 1897 -RRB- , and first public park , Boston Common -LRB- 1634 -RRB-.
The Boston Latin School is a public `` exam school '' in Boston , Massachusetts.
Established on April 23 , 1635 , it is the oldest school as well as the first public school in the United States.