Lincoln vs Winthrop
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
Winthrop
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | Lincoln Melrose, Massachusetts | Winthrop Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,009 | #241 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5370 of 50,301 | #6397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 404 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| city | Melrose | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 77.6).
- •Winthrop does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Lincoln does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •Lincoln is the larger school with 404 students compared with 392.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln better than Winthrop?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln ranks higher (79.3 vs 77.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lincoln and Winthrop?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln: 404. Winthrop: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln and Winthrop rank in Massachusetts?
Lincoln is 209th of 1,009 and Winthrop is 241st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).