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Best Schools in Lee, Massachusetts

3 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Private: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.5/10
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Choosing a school in Lee?

Use this page to compare every school in Lee by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Lee Middle/high School

6.2/10

High · Lee. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Lee Elementary

5.6/10

Elementary · Lee. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

St Mary's School

4.8/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Lee for 2026 are Lee Middle/high School (6.2/10), Lee Elementary (5.6/10), and St Mary's School (4.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

2 public · 1 private

Avg Score

5.5

out of 10

Median Home

$332,100

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Lee

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Lee Middle/high School 6.2 / 10
2 Lee Elementary 5.6 / 10
3 St Mary's School 4.8 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.5/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$74,469

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$332,100

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
46%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
20 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
79%

Of occupied housing units

How Lee compares

Massachusetts rank

#176 of 238

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Massachusetts avg (6.3)

Median household income

$74k

66% of Massachusetts median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Lee, Massachusetts

Lee, Massachusetts is home to 3 schools, including 2 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Lee show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Lee is Lee Middle/high School with a composite score of 6.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Lee is served by 1 school district: Lee. These districts collectively serve 646 students.

Lee's community shows 46% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $74,469. The poverty rate in the area is 6.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 01238 (3)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 338 students · Pre-K–6th 5.6
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 99 students · Pre-K–8th 4.8

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 308 students · 7th–12th 6.2

Schools in Lee

Lee, Massachusetts · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$74,469

Median Home Value

$332,100

Median Rent

$1,255/mo

Population

5,893

College Educated

46%

Homeownership

79%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Community Profile

Lee has a median household income of $74,469. It is a well-educated community where 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $332,100, with a median rent of $1,255/month. The local poverty rate of 6.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Lee, Massachusetts

How many schools are in Lee, Massachusetts?

Lee has 3 schools, including 2 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Lee, Massachusetts?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lee is 5.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Lee, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked school in Lee on MySchoolScout is Lee Middle/high School with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Lee, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked elementary school in Lee on MySchoolScout is Lee Elementary with a composite score of 5.6/10.

What is the best high school in Lee, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked high school in Lee on MySchoolScout is Lee Middle/high School with a composite score of 6.2/10.

How many school districts serve Lee, Massachusetts?

Lee is served by 1 school district: Lee.

What is the education level in Lee, Massachusetts?

According to Census data, 46% of adults in Lee have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Lee, Massachusetts?

The median household income in Lee is approximately $74,469 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Lee, Massachusetts?

Yes, Lee has 1 private school alongside 2 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Mary's School with a score of 4.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lee, Massachusetts?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lee is 9.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lee, Massachusetts?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.