Lee Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked ME School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 162 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lee Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lee Academy
9	22
10	29
11	47
12	41
Ungraded	23

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1845

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

162 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP English CompAP English Lit

AP Environmental ScienceAP Government

AP Macro EconomicsAP Physicis

AP PsychologyAP Statistics

AP Studio Art/DesignAP Studio Art/Drawing

AP U S History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,000

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Tuition Notes

Base tuition room and board. Figure does not include incidental fees.

Admissions Director

Deborah Jacobs

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

School Mascot

Panda

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

After school activities which rotate seasonallyCommunity Service Club

Drama ClubFrench Club

Intermural basketballNational Honor Society

Student Council

School Notes

Lee Academy was founded in 1845 by strong-minded people who were determined to provide an educational institution for the growing region.
We began as a school to train teachers for the many rural schools that dotted the countryside of eastern interior Maine.
The traditions of academic excellence, attention to the needs of the individual student, and a knowledge of our importance to the region have guided the school in its changes and growth.
Our classes, our guidance philosophy and our daily schedule are all designed to provide a course of study that is interesting, challenging, and uniquely "you".
We work closely with every student to develop an academic program that instills self-confidence, brings new knowledge, prepares the student for college and allows the student to develop the skills that are essential for economic success in the world and personal fulfillment in life.

Lee Academy was founded in 1845 by strong-minded people who were determined to provide an educational institution for the growing region.
We began as a school to train teachers for the many rural schools that dotted the countryside of eastern interior Maine.
The traditions of academic excellence, attention to the needs of the individual student, and a knowledge of our importance to the region have guided the school in its changes and growth.
Our classes, our guidance philosophy and our daily schedule are all designed to provide a course of study that is interesting, challenging, and uniquely "you".
We work closely with every student to develop an academic program that instills self-confidence, brings new knowledge, prepares the student for college and allows the student to develop the skills that are essential for economic success in the world and personal fulfillment in life.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lee Academy cost?

Lee Academy's tuition is approximately $32,000 for private students.

What sports does Lee Academy offer?

Lee Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Tennis.

What is Lee Academy's ranking?

Lee Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lee Academy?

The application deadline for Lee Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Maine is $17,773 for elementary schools and $28,937 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maine is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).