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#328 of 388 private schools in MA
Birches School
Elementary School · Lincoln, MA
A private elementary school in Lincoln, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
100 BEDFORD RD, Lincoln, MA 01773
- 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Birches School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$197,292
Median home value
$1,169,800
Median rent
$2,162/mo
College educated
87.8%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01773; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| The Carroll SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 1–9 | 1.3 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Hanscom MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| The Guild for Human ServicesPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 4–12 | 2.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Birches School is listed in Lincoln, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Birches School
Birches School is a private elementary school in Lincoln, MA, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birches School
What grades does Birches School serve?
Birches School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Birches School?
Birches School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birches School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birches School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Birches School rank in MA?
Birches School ranks #328 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Birches School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birches School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Birches School a private school?
Yes, Birches School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Birches School a religious school?
No, Birches School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (781) 259-8100
- Area population (ZIP 01773)
- 5,257
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01773; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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