Sophia Academy vs. Lincoln School
Should you attend Sophia Academy or Lincoln School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Sophia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Lincoln School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Overview
Mission: Changing the lives of girls from low income homes through an empowering middle school education
Sophia introduces girls to educational experiences that expand their world view; encourage them to be active and informed citizens; and empower them to see the world through a social justice lens.
By utilizing best practices in gender responsive education, Sophia Academy fosters the academic, cultural and social growth of our students.
Lincoln School is an independent college preparatory school founded on Quaker principles in 1884.
As the only all-girls Quaker school in the nation, Lincoln empowers its students to become bold leaders and to strive for greatness.
At the same time, Lincoln`s educational philosophy and practices incorporate the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, service, and stewardship of the earth into the lives of its students and faculty on a daily basis.
This unique intersection allows our students to excel not only academically and extracurricularly, but also fosters confident, resilient, and globally-minded leaders in relevant issues affecting the world at large.
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
2001
1884
Students Body
Total Students
62 students
378 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
92%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
18
Pre-K Students
-
43
Kindergarten Students
-
9
Grade 1 Students
-
18
Grade 2 Students
-
12
Grade 3 Students
-
17
Grade 4 Students
-
14
Grade 5 Students
14
18
Grade 6 Students
17
20
Grade 7 Students
14
24
Grade 8 Students
17
24
Grade 9 Students
-
29
Grade 10 Students
-
43
Grade 11 Students
-
35
Grade 12 Students
-
54
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
61 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
68%
Average Class Size
15
13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:6
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,000
n/a
Tuition Notes
IMPORTANT: All families must have income that is no more than 250% above the federal poverty line. Families pay a percentage of the tuition, ranging from $40 to $125 per month.
Tuition ranges from $20,500 to $38,700, depending on the grade.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,600
n/a
Admissions Director
Angelia Duran
Sue Farnum
Admissions Associate
n/a
Melanie Neves
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
9
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Choral Music and Instrumental Music, Over 25 different clubs, with more added all the time