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St. Mary's School

Lee Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 280 students in Lee, MA, 30% of all K-12 students in Lee, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Lee, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Lee, MA (2026-27)

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

2
Private Schools
280
Students
+72.8% (+118 students) 10-yr
$13,555
Avg. Tuition
+160.2% (+$8,346) 8-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
-44.4% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-8.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lee)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
280 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025140159179
2024140156172
2023122159174
2022156162185
2021156159180
2020156155171
2019160157175
2018160157172
2017160160180
2016160159178
201581152167
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% Students of Color
5%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%31%34%
20245%29%34%
20237%30%33%
20223%29%33%
20213%28%32%
20203%27%32%
20192%26%31%
20182%25%31%
20179%26%32%
20169%27%32%
20159%28%32%
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0.53
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.530.630.65
20240.530.630.65
20230.540.620.65
20220.510.600.64
20210.510.600.64
20200.510.590.64
20190.510.570.63
20180.510.580.63
20170.510.550.61
20160.510.550.61
20150.510.550.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20221%7%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%7%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%6%9%
20241%6%9%
20233%6%9%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%5%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
8,696 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20231%7%8%
20221%6%7%
20211%6%7%
20201%6%8%
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# White Students
141 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
50%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202550%54%52%
202450%54%52%
202348%56%52%
202256%58%54%
202156%59%54%
202056%59%54%
201956%61%56%
201856%61%56%
201756%63%58%
201656%64%58%
201556%64%58%
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# 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
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
47%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202547%27%26%
202447%27%26%
202348%25%25%
202241%24%25%
202141%24%25%
202041%23%24%
201943%22%24%
201843%23%23%
201743%21%22%
201643%21%22%
201543%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202511:18:111:1
202411:18:111:1
20239:18:111:1
202211:18:111:1
202111:18:111:1
202011:18:112:1
201913:19:112:1
201813:19:112:1
201713:19:112:1
201613:19:112:1
201512:19:112:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,555
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$13,555$26,485$15,012
2024$13,555$27,159$13,254
2023$11,342$25,129$12,626
2022$5,209$24,457$12,187
2021$5,209$22,623$11,800
2020$5,209$21,672$11,512
2019$5,209$20,983$11,293
2018$5,209$20,804$11,017
2017$5,209$20,615$10,708
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearLee, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$600$17,137$7,073
2024$600$16,262$6,930
2023$600$15,114$6,469
2022$600$14,744$6,289
2021$600$14,176$6,055
2020$600$14,234$5,921
2019$600$13,455$5,795
2018$600$12,706$5,456
2017$600$12,090$5,319
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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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