About us

LINC Academy is a free public elementary school in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus.

Our intentionally small elementary school is open to all students and focuses on high academic standards, leadership skills development, and building community. In a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous learning environment, students will experience an instructional and social program that deliberately, skillfully, and authentically engages them in a developmentally appropriate learning experience.

Through our leadership development programming and supportive counseling, students continue developing social and interpersonal skills that, coupled with a strong academic foundation, lead to prepared and engaged citizenship.

A LINC student dreams of “the me I am learning to be.”

Our Foundational Beliefs

We believe that all learning happens in relationships

Relationships are the foundation of everything we do as a community, guiding and grounding our ability to learn, lead, and grow as we navigate the world around us. We understand that relationships are built and sustained upon consistency and trust in all of our interactions. As a close-knit community, we seek to ensure that these interactions are guided by mutual respect, kindness, and love for our students, families, and each other.

We believe families are our partners

Our families are our first teachers. We recognize and honor the great variety and strength of family structures that exist within our community. LINC Academy cultivates an environment where families feel a true sense of safety and togetherness. It is our belief that families know their children best and that our best work is done in authentic and consistent collaboration with each other. This collaboration includes authentic decision-making power in policies, curriculum, and planning for their children’s future.

We believe that our students are the next generation of dreamers, thinkers, and leaders

Our students will change the world in ways we cannot yet imagine. As the world is ever-evolving, it is critical to ensure that each child has access to educational opportunities and supports that will assist in their development as they discover their passions and purpose in life. We believe in self-determination and each individual’s ability to navigate their own path in life with assistance and support of teachers, family members, and the larger community.