• Rafael Hernandez School

    Rafael Hernández Dual Language School

    We are a K-6 Boston Public school that integrates dual language, community school, and inclusive education models. ¡Bienvenidos a la Hernández!

  • - Bilingualism - Respect - Inclusivity - Leadership - Perseverance - Love

    As a Community Hub School

    we support our students both inside and outside of the classroom, creating the conditions that will help them and their families thrive.

  • Hernández After School Dance Program

    Hernández After School Program

    We are so proud that 40% of our student body participates in our rich programming after school.

Thanks to the many organizers, volunteers, and businesses who made Noche de Fiesta 2026 such a great success—bringing together 510 students, family members, and friends—and raising vital funds to support field trips, our After School Program, and family events in the coming year.

Supporters include

  • Birch Street House & Garden

  • Boston Pops

  • Boston Red Sox

  • Children’s Music Center of Jamaica Plain

  • ExperienceFirst Tours

  • Ferris Wheels

  • Foundation To Be Named Later

  • Hale Reservation

  • Home Depot - West Roxbury

  • Jadu Café

  • JP Clay

  • Midnight Morning

  • New England Revolution

  • Salmagundi

  • Starbucks - West Roxbury

  • The Substation

  • The Village Works

  • TreeTop Adventures

  • ULA Café

  • Village Market

Academics

Behind the amazing staff and students of the Hernández is a structure that supports academic excellence. Learn more about what makes the Hernández unique:

Teachers Academic Planning

Dual Language Program

Specialties & Library

Link to Clever

Inclusion Program

Community Programming

Friends of the Hernández (FOH) is the non-profit organization that supports and advocates for the community of students, families, and neighbors of the Rafael Hernández Dual Language School. Founded by parents in 2001, FOH supports the HUB Community School strategy of the school through an array of programs and services. Take a deep dive to see how they support our distinctly unique community.

Family Resources

Rafael Hernandez k-8 school mural

Student success is positively impacted by family participation or involvement. Find resources for your questions on how and where to get involved in our community:

Come to Family Council Meetings

Join School Site Equity Council

Uniforms

School Lunch Menu

How to Volunteer

BPS Apps how we stay in communication

Parent Portals etc.

Events Calendar 2025/26

Check out what our students are doing or see where there are opportunities for your participation in the community. We invite you to save these events to your calendar so you never miss anything. You may also find this information in the Parent Square App where events are more fully visible.

Family Events Calendar

Contact or Visit Us

 

Call 617-635-8187 for information about tours. Our school hours for students are 8:30 AM to 3:10 PM. After School is from 3:10 to 6PM.

We’re located in the heart of Egleston Square at 61 School Street, Roxbury, 02119.

Public Transportation: Take the MBTA Orange Line to Stonybrook Station or bus to Columbus Avenue and Dixwell Street.