A hand-drawn collage illustration with torn paper edges, depicting the William H. Lincoln School in Brookline, Massachusetts. The artwork features a large brick school building, a green sign reading 'WILLIAM H. LINCOLN SCHOOL, BROOKLINE, MA,' a yellow school bus with children, and suburban street scenes with vintage cars and trees. Text labels read 'LINCOLN SCHOOL' and 'BROOKLINE, MA'. The style is nostalgic with muted colors.

William H. Lincoln

High-performing school near Brookline High campus

Grade Level

k-8

Niche Rating

a_plus

GreatSchool Rating

9

Enrollment

600

Student / Teacher Ratio

12:1

Location & Zones

William H. Lincoln School Programs

language_immersion, after_school

Signature Program: The Adaptive Learning Center (ALC) Lincoln is the district-wide home for the Adaptive Learning Center, a specialized program for students with significant learning and developmental needs. This program is not siloed; it is deeply woven into the fabric of the school, creating a culture of radical inclusion and empathy that defines the “Lincoln experience” for every student, regardless of ability.

Global & Diverse Community Reflecting its location near the Medical Area, Lincoln serves a highly international population and is the designated home for many of the district’s Japanese English Language Learners (ELL). This creates a naturally global classroom environment where cultural exchange is a daily reality.

Robust After-School Ecosystem Lincoln offers one of the most comprehensive after-school networks in Brookline, split into two distinct arms:

Lincoln Extended Day (LExD): A highly rated, licensed after-school care program for K-5 that focuses on social-emotional growth.

Lincoln After School Activities Program (LASAP): A separate enrichment program offering specialized clubs ranging from coding and chess to the performing arts.

Community Traditions The school is famous for its Spring Musical, widely considered the “hottest ticket in town,” and the annual Pumpkinfest, a massive fall festival organized by the PTO that draws families from across the entire neighborhood.

William H. Lincoln Impact on Housing

The William H. Lincoln School district serves as the “Golden Triangle” of Brookline real estate, anchoring the vibrant Brookline Village and the prestigious Pill Hill neighborhoods. This zone commands a premium for its unmatched “lifecycle convenience”: families can buy here for K-8 and stay through 12th grade, thanks to the seamless walking access to Brookline High School.

Real estate here is bifurcated but equally competitive: the historic estates of Pill Hill attract luxury buyers seeking architectural grandeur, while the high-density condos of “The Point” and Brookline Village are fiercely targeted by medical professionals who want a walk-to-work lifestyle near the Longwood Medical Area.

The “Pill Hill” Premium: This is a distinct sub-market. Homes on streets like High St and Walnut St are architectural trophies. The school’s reputation is critical for validating the high entry price for these estates.

The “13-Year Commute”: This is the biggest selling point. Being able to walk to Lincoln (K-8) and then simply walk down the street to the main High School campus (9-12) solves the logistics puzzle for busy parents for over a decade.

Inventory Velocity: Condos in this zone (near the Green Line D train) are extremely liquid. They serve as the “perfect starter home” for residents at Longwood Medical, ensuring constant demand.