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Lincoln Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 531 students in Lincoln, MA, 49% of all K-12 students in Lincoln, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 32%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lincoln Private Schools (2026-27)

Birches School Photo
Birches School
Gr: K-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
100 Bedford Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8100
(6)
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Carroll School Photo
Carroll School
Gr: 1-9 | 447 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
(2)
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Lincoln, MA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
531
Students
$42,850
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
3:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lincoln)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
531 Students
126,221 Students
-
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
<1%
# Asian Students
n/a
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
8,693 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
n/a
67,896 Students
% White Students
n/a
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
<1%
# Others Students
n/a
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
177 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
68%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$42,850
$26,631
Average Summer Program Cost
$6,620
$2,802
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$31,800
$18,797
Average Endowment Size
$33 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
32%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln, MA include Birches School and Carroll School.
How many private schools are located in Lincoln?
2 private schools are located in Lincoln.
What percentage of students in Lincoln go to private school?
49% of all K-12 students in Lincoln are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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