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Best Public Schools in Lexington, MA


At a glance
10
Schools
7,347
Students
2
Districts
9
5-star schools
Top rankedJonas Clarke Middle1st of 484 Massachusetts middle schools
Biggest riser
Fiske up 91 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Minuteman Regional High 8.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
Summary:

The city of Lexington, Massachusetts is home to a high-performing school district, with 11 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is known for its exceptional academic achievements, with multiple schools ranked among the top in the state.

Standout schools in the Lexington district include Lexington High School, which is ranked 3rd out of 349 Massachusetts high schools and boasts a 95.6% four-year graduation rate and exceptional test scores. Jonas Clarke Middle School is ranked 1st out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools, with very high proficiency rates in core subjects. Bowman Elementary School is ranked 6th out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools, with strong performance across all subject areas.

The Lexington school district as a whole performs exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 85.38% of 10th graders at Lexington High School proficient or better in English Language Arts, 88.44% in Math, and 90% in Science. The district also boasts low dropout rates and small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 8.2 to 11.7. While the overall performance is excellent, further analysis would be needed to understand the distribution of outcomes and ensure equitable access to the district's high-quality education.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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