For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 73 students in Lee, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 162 private students). 31% of all K-12 students in Lee, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Lee, ME is Mt Jefferson Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Lee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lee, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Jefferson Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Winn Rd.
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 290-4996
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 290-4996
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lee, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Lee, ME include Mt Jefferson Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Lee?
1 public schools are located in Lee.
What percentage of students in Lee go to public school?
31% of all K-12 students in Lee are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee?
Lee public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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