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Lincoln Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 174 students in Lincoln, CA, 2% of all K-12 students in Lincoln, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Lincoln, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Lincoln, CA (2026-27)

Lincoln Christian Academy Photo
Lincoln Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1200 Hwy 193
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6280
(4)
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Map of Morningstar Montessori School
Morningstar Montessori School
Gr: K | 32 students
Montessori School
218 5th St
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-1324
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Lincoln, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
174
Students
+20.0% (+29 students) 10-yr
$6,950
Avg. Tuition
+41.8% (+$2,050) 8-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+4 students) 10-yr
15%
Students of Color
-76.2% (-48.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lincoln)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
174 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202587180179
202487175172
202387181174
202291189185
202189185180
202060179171
201960179175
201860173172
201762179180
201656173178
201548162167
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% Students of Color
15%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%51%34%
202415%51%34%
202315%50%33%
202215%48%33%
202115%48%32%
202015%48%32%
201915%48%31%
201815%47%31%
201723%50%32%
201620%49%32%
201563%49%32%
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0.50
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.500.740.65
20240.500.740.65
20230.500.740.65
20220.490.730.64
20210.500.730.64
20200.580.730.64
20190.580.730.63
20180.580.730.63
20170.570.720.61
20160.580.720.61
20150.610.720.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
20201%1%1%
20191%2%1%
20181%1%2%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%2%1%
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# Asian Students
3 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20242%11%5%
20232%11%5%
20222%10%4%
20212%10%4%
20203%10%4%
20193%10%4%
20183%10%4%
20172%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20153%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%16%9%
20242%16%9%
20232%16%9%
20222%16%8%
20212%16%9%
20203%16%9%
20193%16%8%
20183%17%8%
20173%17%8%
20164%17%8%
20157%17%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
30,223 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
55 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
32%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202532%37%52%
202432%37%52%
202332%38%52%
202230%40%54%
202131%40%54%
202046%40%54%
201946%41%56%
201846%41%56%
201745%43%58%
201649%43%58%
201542%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
110 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
63%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202562%29%26%
202462%29%26%
202362%28%25%
202264%28%25%
202163%27%25%
202046%27%24%
201946%26%24%
201846%26%23%
201748%24%22%
201642%24%22%
201546%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
55,580 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201710:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202533%59%55%
202433%58%54%
202333%58%54%
202233%59%54%
202133%59%54%
202033%58%54%
201933%58%53%
201833%58%53%
201733%58%53%
201620%57%52%
201520%57%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025161715
2024161715
2023161715
2022161715
2021161715
2020101715
2019101715
2018101715
2017101715
2016121715
2015121715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,950
$17,519

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$6,950$18,076$15,012
2024$6,950$17,195$13,254
2023$6,950$16,660$12,626
2022$6,325$15,979$12,187
2021$5,750$15,298$11,800
2020$5,500$14,748$11,512
2019$5,500$14,369$11,293
2018$5,500$13,813$11,017
2017$4,900$13,422$10,708
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Average Summer Program Cost
$270
$1,062

Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$270$1,044$1,152
2024$270$999$1,128
2023$270$1,039$1,156
2022$175$934$1,102
2021$150$815$1,125
2020$150$882$1,217
2019$150$928$1,305
2018$150$982$1,108
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520%29%34%
202420%29%34%
202320%29%34%
202220%28%33%
202120%28%33%
202010%28%32%
201910%27%31%
201810%27%30%
201635%26%29%
201535%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$2,500$8,932$7,073
2024$2,500$8,712$6,930
2023$2,500$8,186$6,469
2022$1,500$8,205$6,289
2021$1,500$7,081$6,055
2020$150$6,794$5,921
2019$150$6,413$5,795
2018$150$5,977$5,456
2016$2,000$5,279$5,105
2015$2,000$5,100$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearLincoln, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%80%81%
202490%84%85%
202390%84%85%
202290%84%85%
202190%84%85%
202090%84%85%
201990%84%85%
201890%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lincoln, CA?
2 private schools are located in Lincoln, CA.
What percentage of students in Lincoln go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Lincoln are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln?
50% of private schools in Lincoln are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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