Below Average
#347 of 388 private schools in MA
St Mary's School
Elementary School
115 ORCHARD ST, Lee, MA 01238
Enrollment
99
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
99
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#347 of 388
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St Mary's School
Elementary School in Lee · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a private elementary school in Lee, MA. St Mary's School serves approximately 99 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 99 students, St Mary's School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
St Mary's School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Mary's School compares to the 2 public schools in Lee, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Lee
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary's School (this school) | 4.8 |
| Lee Middle/High School | 6.2 |
| Lee Elementary | 5.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
115 ORCHARD ST, Lee, MA 01238
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Williams (rated 8.3/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby Pittsfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Great Barrington), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Egremont (rated 8.0/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby Pittsfield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lee, see our Lee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Middle/High School Lee | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Lee Elementary Lee | 0.3 mi | 5.6 |
| THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE BERKSHIRES Lenox Dale | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Lenox Memorial High Lenox | 3.2 mi | 7.7 |
| BERKSHIRE WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL Stockbridge | 3.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Morris Lenox | 4.3 mi | 7.5 |
| BERKSHIRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Stockbridge | 5.0 mi | 6.4 |
| HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Lenox | 6.5 mi | 6.5 |
| HIGH POINT SCHOOL Lenox | 6.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Monument Mt Regional High Great Barrington | 5.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School Great Barrington | 6.1 mi | 8.1 |
| W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School Great Barrington | 6.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Theodore Herberg Middle Pittsfield | 8.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Egremont Pittsfield | 9.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Williams Pittsfield | 9.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Pittsfield High Pittsfield | 9.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Stearns Pittsfield | 9.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Eagle Education Academy Pittsfield | 10.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Richmond Consolidated Richmond | 8.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Crosby Pittsfield | 9.9 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01238 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,469
Median Home Value
$332,100
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
Population
5,893
College Educated
45.5%
Homeownership
78.6%
Avg Commute
19.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
53.1
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|---|---|
| FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Holyoke, MA | 4.7 |
| Provincetown Schools Provincetown, MA | 4.7 |
| DEVEREUX SCHOOL Marblehead, MA | 4.9 |
| ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL Adams, MA | 4.6 |
| Squannacook Early Childhood Center Townsend, MA | 5.0 |
| Westhampton Elementary School Westhampton, MA | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mary's School
What grades does St Mary's School serve?
St Mary's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary's School rank in MA?
St Mary's School ranks #347 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is St Mary's School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary's School a private school?
Yes, St Mary's School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Mary's School a religious school?
St Mary's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berkshire County
- Phone
- (413) 243-1079
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