Boston Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, and students may be eligible for free or reduced price meals based on their family's household income. Student prices for school meals in the 2012-2013 school year are as follows. Please note, these prices may change for the 2013-2014 school year and will be updated as soon as the information is available.
| Breakfast | Free | Free | Free |
| Lunch: Elementary | $2.25 | $0.40 | Free |
| Lunch: Middle / High School | $2.50 | $0.40 | Free |
Teachers, staff and visitors may also purchase school meals. Breakfast items are sold individually (a la carte), while lunch is available at the following rates (tax included):
| Adult Breakfast (system wide) | $2.75 |
| Adult Lunch: Satellite Schools (no cafeteria on site) | $3.25 (elementary); $3.50 (middle/high school) |
| Adult Lunch: Cafeteria Schools | $3.50 |