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 Score44%
ELA Assessment Score47%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 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 2,086 students at Lincoln High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Fredstrom Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5700 N W 10Th, Lincoln, NE 68521
5.6
Rating
Students
443
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
55%
Zeman Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4900 S 52Nd St, Lincoln, NE 68516
5.6
Rating
Students
360
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
55%
Eastridge Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6245 L St, Lincoln, NE 68510
5.5
Rating
Students
264
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Kooser Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7301 N 13Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68521
5.2
Rating
Students
929
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
50%
Holmes Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5230 Sumner St, Lincoln, NE 68506
5
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Mickle Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2500 N 67Th St, Lincoln, NE 68507
4.8
Rating
Students
705
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
46%
Meadow Lane Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7200 Vine St, Lincoln, NE 68505
4.7
Rating
Students
523
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
51%
Schoo Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
700 Penrose Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521
4.6
Rating
Students
1,006
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
46%
Irving Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2745 S 22Nd St, Lincoln, NE 68502
4.5
Rating
Students
795
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
38%
Prescott Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1930 S 20Th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
4.5
Rating
Students
485
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
40%
Randolph Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1024 S 37Th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
4.3
Rating
Students
452
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
41%
Norwood Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4710 N 72Nd St, Lincoln, NE 68507
4.2
Rating
Students
251
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Brownell Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6000 Aylesworth Ave, Lincoln, NE 68505
4.2
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Lefler Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1100 S 48Th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
4.2
Rating
Students
584
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
40%
Calvert Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3709 S 46Th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
4.2
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Roper Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2323 S Coddington St, Lincoln, NE 68522
4.1
Rating
Students
850
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
44%
University Of Nebraska High School
publichighGrade 7-12
1500 "U" Street; Ste 200, Lincoln, NE 68588
4
Rating
Students
165
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
49.5%
Math Proficiency
30%
Riley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5021 Orchard St, Lincoln, NE 68504
4
Rating
Students
276
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Lincoln High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2229 J St, Lincoln, NE 68510
4
Rating
Students
2,086
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
39%
North Star High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5801 N 33Rd St, Lincoln, NE 68504
3.9
Rating
Students
1,927
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
39%
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.