For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,488 students in Lexington, MA (there are 10 private schools, serving 893 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Lexington, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Lexington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public schools in Lexington, MA are Lexington High School, Wm Diamond Middle School and Jonas Clarke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lexington, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Grades: 9-12
| 2,318 students
Rank: #22.
Wm Diamond Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
Rank: #33.
Jonas Clarke Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Stedman Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #44.
Maria Hastings
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #55.
Bowman
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Philip Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Bridge
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Middleby Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2510
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2510
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Joseph Estabrook
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Grove Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2520
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2520
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Fiske
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Adams Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 541-5001
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 541-5001
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #99.
Harrington
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-0012
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-0012
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1010.
Minuteman Regional High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
758 Marrett Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 683 students
Rank: n/an/a
20 Pelham Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5823
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5823
Grades: PK
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lexington, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Lexington, MA include Lexington High School, Wm Diamond Middle School and Jonas Clarke Middle School. Lexington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Lexington?
11 public schools are located in Lexington.
What percentage of students in Lexington go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Lexington are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lexington include: Wm Diamond Middle School vs. Jonas Clarke Middle School, Jonas Clarke Middle School vs. Wm Diamond Middle School, Joseph Estabrook vs. Fiske
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