Lincoln School FAQ

Lincoln School fosters an environment focused on confidence, community, and empowerment. Key statistics defining the Lincoln experience include:

• 100% Female Student Leadership: 100% of student leadership positions are held by girls.
• 100% Ambitious Support: 100% of students are encouraged to pursue ambitious goals with direct support from mentors, alumnae, and faculty.
• 100% Inclusive Environment: 100% of students are celebrated for who they are.
   

Lincoln School is an independent, college-preparatory school for girls in Grades K–12 located in Providence, Rhode Island. For younger children (aged 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten), Lincoln offers a co-educational early learning environment through the Little School and Early Childhood programs.

The admissions process for Lincoln School includes an online application, a student campus visit, a parent/guardian interview, and official school transcripts. Language and math assessments, as well as neuropsychological evaluations where applicable, are also required as part of the application process.

Important application deadlines for Lincoln School include:

• Financial Aid Priority Deadline: December 31, 2026
• General Admissions Deadline: January 15 (for inquiries, campus visits, and completed applications)
• Early Childhood Deadline: Nursery and Pre-K applications are due January 15, 2027, and accepted on a rolling basis thereafter based on space availability.
   

Lincoln will consider applications from students who identify as female, regardless of their assigned sex at birth, for Grades K–12. Lincoln accepts applications from those who were assigned female at birth, identify as non-binary, intersex, or gender non-conforming and who feel they belong in our community of girls and women. Lincoln accepts all genders for our early childhood infant through pre-kindergarten program. Should a current Lincoln student begin to identify as male, non-binary, intersex, or gender nonconforming, the student will continue to have a home at Lincoln School.

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Lincoln School students commute from communities across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts using a variety of transportation options:

• District & School Buses: Bus service provided by local school districts or directly by Lincoln School.
• Providence Municipal Transit: Free RIPTA city bus passes are provided to all Providence residents.
• Commuter Options: Personal vehicle drop-off, bicycling, or walking.

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Tuition at Lincoln School varies by grade division. The 2026–2027 tuition schedule is summarized below:

For specific Little School tuition, visit the Lincoln Little School Tuition Page

Yes. Lincoln School provides need-based financial aid to approximately 50% of enrolled families with children in Nursery through Grade 12. The priority deadline for submitting financial aid applications for the 2026–2027 academic year is December 31, 2026.

Yes. Lincoln School offers signature scholarships for Upper School (Grades 9–12) students, including the Lincoln Scholars Program and the Suzanne Young Murray ’58 Scholarship.

The Little School (serving infants through young 3-year-olds) offers flexible schedule options ranging from 2 half days to 5 half days, and 2 full days to 5 full days per week. View the detailed schedule options and tuition rates.

• Full-Time Care: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Part-Time (Half Day) Care: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Yes. The Little School operates as a 12-month, year-round program that remains open throughout the year, closing for major holiday observations.

No. The Little School program (infants through young 3s) does not offer financial aid or sibling discounts. Financial aid eligibility at Lincoln School begins at the Nursery level (age 3).

For families residing outside the Providence area, Lincoln School offers remote admissions experiences. Prospective families can schedule a virtual tour and consultation call via Zoom or phone with the Director of Little School and Early Childhood.

Yes. The Little School maintains a waitlist across all classrooms. Lincoln operates this as a dynamic 'wait pool,' matching openings to families based on their requested schedule (e.g., 2-day vs. 5-day, half-day vs. full-day). Families are notified immediately when a matching opening becomes available.

Payments are set up through FACTS and paid monthly.

Lincoln School's Early Childhood division offers flexible schedule options with standard program hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (full day) or 7:30 am to 12:30 pm (part-time/half day):

• Nursery (3-Year-Olds): Options for 3, 4, or 5 half-day or full-day schedules.
• Pre-Kindergarten (4–5 Year-Olds): Options for 4 or 5 half days, or 3, 4, or 5 full days.

The Early Childhood program (Nursery and Pre-K) follows a traditional academic year calendar. However, Lincoln offers supplemental care options during school vacation weeks and summer months for enrolled families.

Yes. Families with children enrolled in Nursery (age 3) and Pre-K (ages 4–5) are eligible to apply for need-based financial aid at Lincoln School.

If your child has not previously attended a daycare or preschool program, simply notify the Lincoln Admissions Team. In place of a formal teacher recommendation, Lincoln will invite you and your child to campus for an informal classroom play session as part of the admissions process.

Tuition payments for Lincoln School are set up online through FACTS Payment Management and can be paid in installments.

Yes. Nursery and Pre-K applications are due by January 15, 2027, and accepted through rolling admission based on availability.