The Edward Devotion School was originally voted by Town Meeting to be built in 1891 on land which had been given to the Town of Brookline by the descendents of Edward Devotion. The family homestead occupied part of the property at that time and still graces the area directly in front of the school entrance. Renovations and additions to the school building have occurred through ensuing years since it opened in 1893, with the most extensive occurring in 1974. Devotion School is a gathering place for all its community. Indeed, the entire community helped in planning for its school facilities, and communication between parents and school continues to be constant and open.
Devotion is richly diverse, with families from all over the world.
Each year many new families join its community and are welcomed with open arms, celebrating commonalities and valuing differences. The Devotion School offers a number of special academic programs including the Math League and an active Homework Center. The After School Enrichment program offers a wide range of courses designed to combine instruction with fun.