Excellent
#9 of 65 private schools in RI
Top 12% of private schools
Lincoln School
School
301 BUTLER AVE, Providence, RI 02906
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Rhode Island private schools
#9 of 65
In Providence
#5 of 20
public schools
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Lincoln School
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About Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a private school in Providence, RI. Lincoln School serves approximately 319 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Lincoln School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 65 private schools in RI.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- RI avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Lincoln School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Lincoln School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Lincoln School compares to 59 public schools serving similar grades in Providence, RI
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lincoln School (this school) | 8.0 |
| Nathan Bishop Middle | 5.9 |
| Hope High School | 4.9 |
| Vartan Gregorian El. School | 7.3 |
| Martin Luther King El. School | 5.5 |
| Village Green Virtual | 7.5 |
| YouthBuild Preparatory Academy | — |
| Trinity Academy Performing Art | 7.2 |
| Charette Charter School | 7.0 |
| RINI Middle College | 6.5 |
| Sheila Skip Nowell | 6.3 |
| Times2 Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Times2 Middle/High School | 6.5 |
| Urban Collaborative Program | 5.1 |
| Esek Hopkins Middle | 4.4 |
| Classical High School | 8.5 |
| Harry Kizirian Elementary | 5.2 |
| Central High School | 5.3 |
| SouthSide Elementary Charter | 6.7 |
| Paul Cuffee Lower School | 8.1 |
| Providence Career Technical | 6.7 |
Showing 20 of 59 schools. View all schools in Providence
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 RI.
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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 RI
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
301 BUTLER AVE, Providence, RI 02906
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lincoln School may also want to explore other schools in the area. WHEELER SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is THE GRODEN CENTER (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PROVIDENCE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Providence, see our Providence schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL ONE Providence | 0.2 mi | 6.6 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Providence | 0.2 mi | 8.1 |
| THE CROFT SCHOOL Providence | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Nathan Bishop Middle Providence | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| PROVIDENCE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Providence | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL East Providence | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| WHEELER SCHOOL Providence | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Vartan Gregorian El. School Providence | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| OCEAN STATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL East Providence | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| THE GRODEN CENTER Providence | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Hope High School Providence | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Orlo Avenue School East Providence | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Agnes B. Hennessey School East Providence | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Martin Luther King El. School Providence | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary Rumford | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Emma G. Whiteknact School East Providence | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| OCEAN TIDES SCHOOL Providence | 1.7 mi | — |
| Village Green Virtual Providence | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02906 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,796
Median Home Value
$582,700
Median Rent
$1,729/mo
Population
26,327
College Educated
79.8%
Homeownership
50.1%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
35.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ROCKY HILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL East Greenwich, RI | 7.0 |
| PROVIDENCE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL East Providence, RI | 6.8 |
| ST MARY ACADEMY-BAY VIEW Riverside, RI | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lincoln School
What grades does Lincoln School serve?
Lincoln School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lincoln School rank in RI?
Lincoln School ranks #9 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is Lincoln School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lincoln School a private school?
Yes, Lincoln School is a private all-girls school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lincoln School a religious school?
Lincoln School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 331-9696
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