Very Good
#98 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 25% of private schools
The Carroll School
School · Lincoln, MA
A private school in Lincoln, MA serving grades 1st – 9th.
25 BAKER BRIDGE RD, Lincoln, MA 01773
- 2.5:1 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 The Carroll School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Guild for Human ServicesPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 4–12 | 2.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| The Fenn SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 4–9 | 3.5 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Milestones Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 4–12 | 4.1 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Cotting SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 113 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Carroll School is listed in Lincoln, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Carroll School
The Carroll School is a private school in Lincoln, MA, serving approximately 441 students in grades 1st-9th with a 2.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Carroll School
What grades does The Carroll School serve?
The Carroll School serves students in grades 1st through 9th.
How many students attend The Carroll School?
The Carroll School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Carroll School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Carroll School is 2.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Carroll School rank in MA?
The Carroll School ranks #98 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is The Carroll School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Carroll School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Carroll School a private school?
Yes, The Carroll 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 The Carroll School a religious school?
No, The Carroll School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 9th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 173
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (781) 314-9773
- 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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