Edwin Pliny Seaver (February 24, 1838 – December 8, 1917) was an American educator who served as superintendent of Boston Public Schools from 1880 to 1904.

After graduating from Bridgewater State Normal School he taught one semester in East Stoughton before accepting a position at the Friends Academy.

A nomination committee was formed and chose Seaver and Larkin Dutton as suitable candidates for the job.

[3] While serving as superintendent, Seaver also chaired the committee on industrial education and, along with George Walton, wrote a series of arithmetic texts for use in public schools.

[2] Due to his frugality and successful investments, Seaver was able to retire after leaving Boston Public Schools.