Destine Preparatory Charter School vs Lincoln School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Destine Preparatory Charter School
Schenectady · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
213 students
Lincoln School
Scotia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
| Measure | Destine Preparatory Charter School Schenectady, New York | Lincoln School Scotia, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1884 of 2,536 | #1098 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35020 of 50,301 | #19596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 213 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Schenectady | Scotia |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 35.4).
- •Lincoln School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 70.4%).
- •Lincoln School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.8).
- •Destine Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 185.
- •Destine Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Lincoln School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Destine Preparatory Charter School better than Lincoln School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln School ranks higher (58.0 vs 35.4 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 Destine Preparatory Charter School and Lincoln School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Scotia in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Destine Preparatory Charter School: 213. Lincoln School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Destine Preparatory Charter School and Lincoln School rank in New York?
Destine Preparatory Charter School is 1884th of 2,536 and Lincoln School is 1098th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).