Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lincoln Heights Montessori ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Heights Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Lincoln Heights Montessori's student population of 204 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln Heights Montessori ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Heights Montessori is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
47%
25%
White
24%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Heights Montessori's ranking?
Lincoln Heights Montessori is ranked #367 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lincoln Heights Montessori often compared to?
Lincoln Heights Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Mill Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Montessori?
204 students attend Lincoln Heights Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lincoln Heights Montessori students are Black, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Heights Montessori?
Lincoln Heights Montessori has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Heights Montessori offer ?
Lincoln Heights Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Heights Montessori part of?
Lincoln Heights Montessori is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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