Nebraska›Lancaster County›Lincoln
Best Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska
Compare 68 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
68
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
42,466
Total Students
Across Lincoln
13.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
68 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score67%
ELA Assessment Score67%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,110 students at Southwest High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Wysong Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7901 Blanchard Boulevard, Lincoln, NE 68516
7.7
Rating
Students
738
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
80%
Adams Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7401 Jacobs Creek Drive, Lincoln, NE 68512
7.6
Rating
Students
767
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
78%
Sheridan Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3100 Plymouth Ave, Lincoln, NE 68502
7.6
Rating
Students
352
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
74%
Moore Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8700 Yankee Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE 68526
7.4
Rating
Students
849
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
76%
Cavett Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7701 S 36Th St, Lincoln, NE 68516
7.3
Rating
Students
556
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
75%
Maxey Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5200 S 75Th St, Lincoln, NE 68516
7.3
Rating
Students
674
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
73%
Kloefkorn Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6601 Glass Ridge Drive, Lincoln, NE 68526
7.2
Rating
Students
497
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
73%
Rousseau Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3701 S 33Rd St, Lincoln, NE 68506
7
Rating
Students
587
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
68%
Scott Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2200 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 68516
6.6
Rating
Students
1,020
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
69%
Humann Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6720 Rockwood Ln, Lincoln, NE 68516
6.6
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
65%
Lincoln East High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1000 S 70Th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
6.6
Rating
Students
1,982
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
65%
Lux Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7800 High St, Lincoln, NE 68506
6.5
Rating
Students
803
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
64%
Kahoa Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7700 Leighton St, Lincoln, NE 68507
6.4
Rating
Students
432
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
68%
Southwest High School
publichighGrade 9-12
7001 S 14Th St, Lincoln, NE 68512
6.4
Rating
Students
2,110
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
64%
Pyrtle Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
721 Cottonwood Dr, Lincoln, NE 68510
6.4
Rating
Students
449
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
60%
Beattie Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1901 Calvert St, Lincoln, NE 68502
6.2
Rating
Students
333
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
57%
Morley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6800 Monterey Dr, Lincoln, NE 68506
6.1
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
56%
Lincoln Southeast High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2930 S 37Th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
6
Rating
Students
1,848
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
60%
Pound Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4740 S 45Th St, Lincoln, NE 68516
5.8
Rating
Students
731
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
60%
Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5230 Tipperary Trail, Lincoln, NE 68512
5.7
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
56%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska is home to 68 schools serving over 42,466 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln, Nebraska?
There are 68 schools in Lincoln, serving 42,466 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Lincoln?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Lincoln include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Lincoln?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Lincoln is 13.2:1.