St. Mary's School Photo

Best Lee Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 280 students in Lee, MA (there are 2 public schools, serving 646 public students). 30% of all K-12 students in Lee, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Lee, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Lee, MA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Montessori School of the Berkshires
The Montessori School of the Berkshires Photo
Montessori School
(1)
21 Patterson Road
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 637-3662
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo
(Catholic)
115 Orchard St
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1079
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Lee)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
280 Students
127,073 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
15,741 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,555
$26,352
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$17,299

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
8,704 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
141 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
50%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
132 Students
33,467 Students
% of Others Students
47%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lee, MA?
2 private schools are located in Lee, MA.
What percentage of students in Lee go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Lee are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee?
50% of private schools in Lee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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