Lincoln School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rutherford, New Jersey 07070 · Rutherford School District
#590 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#7966 of 50,301 nationally
About Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a public elementary located in Rutherford, in the Rutherford School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–3. In 2025 it enrolled 500 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 590th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 500.
There are 5 schools in Rutherford; Lincoln School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lincoln School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lincoln School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rutherford High School
Rutherford · Public high · Grades 9–12
727 students · 854 m away
Pierrepont School
Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
569 students · 855 m away
Jefferson School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
256 students · 1.1 km away
Union School
Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
399 students · 1.1 km away
Memorial School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
94 students · 1.2 km away
Washington School
Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
349 students · 1.2 km away
School #8
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
165 students · 1.2 km away
Columbus School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–2
102 students · 1.6 km away
Lincoln School
East Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
178 students · 1.8 km away
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
East Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Lincoln Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
500 students
Mary J Donohoe Community School
Bayonne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
501 students
Fairview Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
499 students
School #17
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Dr. John Grieco Elementary School
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
499 students
Sonia Sotomayor School #21
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
499 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln School a good school?
Lincoln School has a Success Index (US) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #590 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lincoln School rank in New Jersey?
Lincoln School ranks #590 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #7966 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School had 500 students in 2025.
Is Lincoln School a elementary school or a high school?
Lincoln School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lincoln School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lincoln School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.