The Carroll School
Special education school · Grades 1–9
Lincoln, MA
25 Baker Bridge Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 89 special education schools in Massachusetts
- Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in Massachusetts
- Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Lincoln since at least 2011
The Carroll School is a special education school in Lincoln, Massachusetts, for students from 1st grade through 9th grade. It has about 455 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in Massachusetts. Enrollment has grown about 23% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–9
- Students
- 455
- Teachers
- 168.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 230 girls, 225 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in Massachusetts (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 98% of special education schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 61 special education schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Carroll School
What grades does The Carroll School serve?
The Carroll School serves grades 1–9.
How many students attend The Carroll School?
About 455 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Carroll School?
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