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Best Lexington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,417 students in Lexington, MA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,014 private students). 88% 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 81% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lexington, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Gr: 9-12 | 2,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Wm Diamond Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
99 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Jonas Clarke Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17 Stedman Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Maria Hastings
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Bowman
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Philip Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Minuteman Regional High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
758 Marrett Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bridge
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 Middleby Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2510
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Joseph Estabrook
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
117 Grove Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2520
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Fiske
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
55 Adams Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 541-5001
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Harrington
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
328 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-0012
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Children's Place
20 Pelham Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5823
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lexington, MA?
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?
88% 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 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?

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