For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,185 students in Lincoln, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln, RI are Lincoln Central Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Lonsdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lincoln, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Central Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 Great Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-2800
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-2800
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Lonsdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 725-4200
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 725-4200
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Saylesville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Woodland Street
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 723-5240
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 723-5240
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Fairlawn Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 649-0481
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 649-0481
Grades: 5-6
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln, RI include Lincoln Central Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Lonsdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincoln include: Lonsdale Elementary School vs. Lincoln Central Elementary School, Lincoln Central Elementary School vs. Lonsdale Elementary School
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