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Grade 6 is the largest grade at Lincoln Child Center, with 15 students.

Year Founded

1883

Student Body

Total Students

61 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

67%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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None / Rolling

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Lincoln Child Center's mission is to enable vulnerable and emotionally troubled children and their families to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Our philosophy is believe that all vulnerable and emotionally troubled children need and deserve the opportunity to receive supports and services that will help them to be successful at home, in school and in their community.
We believe that children and families heal through active engagement, positive relationships, and learning new ways of coping with their unique challenges.

Lincoln Child Center's mission is to enable vulnerable and emotionally troubled children and their families to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Our philosophy is believe that all vulnerable and emotionally troubled children need and deserve the opportunity to receive supports and services that will help them to be successful at home, in school and in their community.
We believe that children and families heal through active engagement, positive relationships, and learning new ways of coping with their unique challenges.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Lincoln Child Center's ranking?

Lincoln Child Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lincoln Child Center?

The application deadline for Lincoln Child Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Lincoln Child Center is located in the Lincoln Highlands neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Lincoln Highlands.

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