For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 458 students in Lincoln, DE (there are 2 private schools, serving 119 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Lincoln, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
Lincoln, DE public schools have a diversity score of 0.70, which is less than the Delaware public school average of 0.71.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln, DE (2026)
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8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Gr: PK-K | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in Lincoln, DE?
1 public schools are located in Lincoln, DE.
What percentage of students in Lincoln go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Lincoln are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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