For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 438 students in Lincoln, DE (there are 3 private schools, serving 142 private students). 72% 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 0.71, which is less than the Delaware public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 62% (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 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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?
72% 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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