Lincoln School

What Lincoln School does

Lincoln School is an independent, non-profit Quaker girls' school founded in 1884 in Providence, Rhode Island, operating as a 501(c)(3) (EIN: 05-0258900). It is the nation's only girls' independent school based on Quaker values, with a co-educational early childhood program for children 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten (Little School) and a girls' program from Kindergarten through Grade 12, organized across four divisions: Little School, Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12). The school serves approximately 350-500 students with tuition priced at $42,300 (K-5), $48,600 (6-8), and $49,700 (9-12) per academic year. Lincoln's academic program is anchored in the SPICES framework (Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, Stewardship) and emphasizes STEAM, experiential learning, and signature partnerships with Brown University, RISD, Bryant University, and Providence College.

The institution operates two physical campuses: a main Providence campus at 301 Butler Avenue featuring the 4,000-sq-ft STEAM Hub, and the 33-acre Murray Family Athletic Complex at Faxon Farm in Rehoboth, MA, which includes the only synthetic turf field lined for girls' sports in SE New England. Its product portfolio spans core academic programs (K-12), signature college-level partnerships (Intro to Engineering at Brown, Intro to Architecture at RISD, Intro to Finance at Providence College, Lincoln LEADS at Bryant), immersive experiences (Marine Biological Labs, The Steel Yard, Save the Bay, Orthopedics in Action, Upper School Immersions), athletics (10 varsity sports, 7 middle school sports), visual and performing arts, college counseling, and Summer@Lincoln camps. Revenue is generated through tuition, facility rentals, the Lincoln Fund annual giving program, the Power of Ten alumnae giving initiative, the Lincoln Foundation planned giving society, and the Limitless endowment campaign.

Lincoln is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by Head of School Sophie Glenn Lau '88 (the first alumna head, appointed July 2020), with a management team spanning CFO, Directors of Advancement, Athletics, College Counseling, Strategic Initiatives, Marketing & Strategic Communications, Enrollment Management, DEIB, and division-specific leadership for each school level. The school supports a 3,500+ global alumnae network and has reported 45+ league championships, 6x higher STEAM matriculation rates vs. national averages, and 100% leadership participation among students. International student recruitment is supported through a partnership with Apex International Education Partners, while ancillary technology infrastructure includes Veracross, Clarity, FACTS, Finalsite, and HiSawyer.

Name

Lincoln School

Legal name

Lincoln School

Website

https://lincolnschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lincoln School is an independent, non-profit Quaker girls' school (K-12, with co-ed early childhood from 6 weeks) in Providence, RI, founded in 1884. It serves tuition-paying families with STEAM-focused academics, signature partnerships with Brown, RISD, Bryant, and Providence College, and operates dual Providence and Rehoboth campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Girls independent education
• Quaker K-12 schooling
• STEAM girls education
• College preparatory programs
• Signature college partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Annual tuition for grades K-12, with tuition covering full lunch plan, field trips, Grade 6-12 class overnight retreats, and Upper School Signature Programs. Enrollment deposits and various fees also collected.
2. Facility Rentals: Campus and facility rentals generate revenue through rental of athletic facilities, classrooms, gymnasiums, art gallery, music center, and dining facilities at both Providence campus and Murray Family Athletic Complex at Faxon Farm in Rehoboth, MA.
3. Annual Giving (Lincoln Fund): Annual giving program bridging gap between tuition revenue and true cost of educating each student. Supports academics, arts, athletics, financial aid, and faculty development.
4. Capital Campaigns: Limitless campaign for endowment building, faculty endowment, and scholarship endowment. Planned giving through Lincoln Foundation society members.
5. Summer Programs: Summer@Lincoln camps ranging from $380-$450/week for full day and $280-$320/week for half day camps. Extended care and lunch options available for additional fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lincoln School delivers K-12 college-preparatory education for girls (with co-ed early childhood from 6 weeks to Pre-K) on its Providence, Rhode Island campus. Core offerings include four academic divisions, signature college-level partnership programs, immersive experiential learning, athletics (10 varsity sports), visual and performing arts, and a Summer@Lincoln camp program. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition, supplemented by charitable giving and facility rentals.

Product overview

Lincoln School is an independent Quaker girls' school (K-12) in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1884, with a co-educational early childhood program from 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten. The school operates as a unified educational institution organized by division: Little School & Early Childhood, Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12). Beyond core academics, Lincoln offers a comprehensive portfolio of signature programs including college partnerships with Brown University (Intro to Engineering), RISD (Intro to Architecture), and Providence College (Intro to Finance), as well as immersive experiences at The Steel Yard, Marine Biological Labs, and global programs. The school provides extensive athletics (10 varsity sports, 7 middle school sports), performing and visual arts, college counseling, and a 4,000-square-foot STEAM Hub. Summer@Lincoln offers camp programming for children. The institution supports its mission through charitable giving programs including the Lincoln Fund (annual giving), Power of Ten (alumnae-led $10K+ initiative), Lincoln Foundation (planned giving society), and the Limitless Campaign (endowment campaign for faculty and scholarships).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Murray Family Athletic Complex at Faxon Farm: The 33-acre athletic facility in Rehoboth, MA featuring synthetic turf field lined only for girls' sports, natural turf fields, and six all-weather tennis courts (The Boss Family Tennis Center).
• The Steel Yard Partnership
• Lincoln LEADS
• The Center for Justice, Peace, and Global Citizenship

Products and services

• Little School and Early Childhood Program Co-educational early childhood program for ages 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten using a Reggio Emilia-inspired, child-directed pedagogy emphasizing creative play, collaboration, and process-based learning.
• Lower School (Kindergarten - Grade 5) Girls' school program for Kindergarten through Grade 5, building foundational academic skills through inquiry-based learning, STEAM education, character development, and experiential learning integrated with the Save the Bay Lower School partnership.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Girls' school program for Grades 6-8 focused on building confidence, independence, and critical thinking through project-based learning, advisory programs, the Lincoln LEADS partnership with Bryant University, and signature programs.
• Upper School (Grades 9-12) Rigorous girls' college-preparatory program for Grades 9-12 with signature partnership programs at Brown, RISD, and Providence College; independent study; fully-funded immersive experiences; and preparation for top college admissions.
• Athletics Program (Lynx) Athletics program offering 10 varsity sports and 7 middle school sports, leveraging the Murray Family Athletic Complex at Faxon Farm (33 acres), including the only synthetic turf field in southeastern New England lined exclusively for girls' sports.
• Visual Arts Program Comprehensive visual arts education across all divisions covering ceramics, photography, advanced studio, life drawing, sculpture, and portfolio development for art majors.
• Performing Arts Program Theater and music program including student-led productions, the Lambrequins vocal ensemble, handbell program, chamber ensemble, rock band classes, and technical theater training.
• STEAM Hub (Facility) 4,000-square-foot interdisciplinary teaching space for science, math, and humanities featuring new physics and chemistry labs, renovated biology labs, glass-enclosed study spaces, and a 2,000-square-foot art gallery; also rented to outside groups as a facility-rental offering.
• Summer@Lincoln Camp Summer camp program offering full-day and half-day camps with extended care, lunch programs, and partner camps at various price points; utilizing HiSawyer registration platform.
• College Counseling Program Personalized college counseling including college awareness classes, athletic recruiting support, test prep guidance, essay writing support, and summer application workshops, with approximately 100 college representatives visiting Lincoln annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Girls school graduates are 6x more likely to matriculate to math, science, engineering, and technology degrees and careers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Brown UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrown University partnership offers Intro to Engineering program taught at Brown and facilitated by Brown Engineering teaching team. Supports Lincoln's commitment to growth and development of women in STEAM fields.
• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRISD partnership offers Intro to Architecture, a semester-long course introducing Upper School students to foundational design principles and techniques including hand-drawing, collaging, model-making, and fabrication.
• Bryant UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln LEADS partnership with Bryant University develops students' Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Design Skills through engagement programs for Middle School students.
• Providence CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvidence College partnership offers Intro to Finance where Lincoln students engage directly with Providence College School of Business faculty to master budgeting, investing, and credit.
• Marine Biological LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpper School biology students travel to Woods Hole to learn lab techniques, perform experiments, and hear from researchers who are leaders in their field at this world-renowned research facility.
• The Steel YardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln has partnered with The Steel Yard, a non-profit industrial art center, to offer hands-on metalworking and jewelry-making experiences to Middle and Upper School students.
• Save the BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave the Bay program integrated into Lower School curriculum (K-Grade 5) through hands-on field experiences exploring Narragansett Bay and its ecosystem.
• University OrthopedicsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopedics in Action program taught by physicians and medical team from University Orthopedics provides Upper School students hands-on curriculum featuring real-world challenges from orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering.
• Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (Lean In Girls)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLean In Girls is a leadership/empowerment program for middle school girls that equips students to be self-assured, resilient, and inclusive everyday leaders and inspires them to lead boldly.
• Fox Point Boys & Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln's swimming program utilizes the pool at Fox Point Boys & Girls Club, providing unique mentor opportunity for youngest swimmers to witness experienced swimmers in action.
• Agawam Hunt Country ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln squash athletes train at Agawam Hunt Country Club during winter months using three squash courts at one of the finest facilities in Southern New England.
• Narragansett Boat ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln is one of only two schools in Rhode Island offering crew, rowing daily from NBC boathouse just steps from Butler Avenue campus on the Providence River.
• Apex International Education PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIEP works with international students' families to coordinate home stays during their academic experience at Lincoln. Lincoln cannot coordinate housing directly, so AIEP serves as the intermediary for international student placement.
• FLIK Dining ServicesminorOthersFLIK Dining Services provides fresh, healthy meals on campus, focusing on sustainable and environmentally responsible food decisions while creating memorable dining experiences.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Madeira School: The Madeira School is an independent girls' school in McLean, VA, with a strong college-preparatory program and signature experiential learning initiatives. It is highly comparable to Lincoln in its single-sex educational model and emphasis on leadership development for young women.
• Miss Porter's School: Miss Porter's School is an elite girls' boarding school in Farmington, CT. It is one of the most prominent independent girls' schools in the NE, sharing Lincoln's single-sex educational philosophy, college-preparatory focus, and emphasis on female leadership development.
• Winsor School: Winsor School is an independent girls' school in Boston, MA, serving grades 5-12. As a leading NE girls' day school with rigorous academics and leadership programming, it is directly comparable to Lincoln in mission, student demographic, and educational philosophy.
• Dana Hall School: Dana Hall School is an independent girls' school in Wellesley, MA, serving grades 5-12. It is highly comparable to Lincoln in its single-sex educational model, NE geographic focus, college-preparatory curriculum, and signature programs in leadership and STEM.
• Wheeler School: Wheeler School is a private co-ed K-12 day school in Providence, RI, serving a similar affluent NE demographic as Lincoln. It competes directly for the same Providence-area families and offers comparable college-preparatory programming, making it the most geographically proximate and directly competitive peer.
• Moses Brown School: Moses Brown School is a Quaker-affiliated co-ed K-12 day school in Providence, RI. As a fellow Quaker-values institution in the same city, it is highly comparable in mission, governance, and values-based educational philosophy, competing for the same Quaker-aligned families.
• Emma Willard School: Emma Willard School is an independent girls' boarding school in Troy, NY, with a 200+ year history. It shares Lincoln's mission of educating girls to lead, its signature partnership model, and its focus on rigorous college-preparatory academics for female students.

Broad incumbents

• Sidwell Friends School: Sidwell Friends School is an elite Quaker-affiliated co-ed day school in Washington, DC. While it serves a different geography and is co-ed, it shares Lincoln's Quaker values foundation, college-preparatory rigor, and emphasis on social justice, making it a strong values-based peer.
• Westtown School: Westtown School is a Quaker co-ed boarding and day school in West Chester, PA. It is comparable as a Quaker-affiliated institution with a long history, values-based curriculum, and signature experiential programs, though it is co-ed and operates in a different geography.

Regional players

• Beaver Country Day School: Beaver Country Day School is an independent co-ed day school in Chestnut Hill, MA, with a progressive, inquiry-based educational philosophy. It is comparable to Lincoln as a NE independent day school emphasizing experiential learning and college preparation, though co-ed rather than girls-only.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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