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 Score30%
ELA Assessment Score34%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 1,819 students at Lincoln Northeast High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Pershing Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6402 Judson St, Lincoln, NE 68507
3.7
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Arnold Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5000 Mike Scholl Street, Lincoln, NE 68524
3.7
Rating
Students
673
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
33%
Belmont Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3425 N 14Th St, Lincoln, NE 68521
3.6
Rating
Students
773
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
34%
Campbell Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2200 Dodge St, Lincoln, NE 68521
3.6
Rating
Students
669
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
33%
Lakeview Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
300 Capitol Beach Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68528
3.5
Rating
Students
418
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Park Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
855 S 8Th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
3.4
Rating
Students
843
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
31%
Goodrich Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4600 Lewis Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68521
3.3
Rating
Students
849
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
33%
Everett Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1123 C St, Lincoln, NE 68502
3.2
Rating
Students
480
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Mcphee Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
820 Goodhue Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68508
3.2
Rating
Students
302
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Elliott Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
225 S 25Th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
3.2
Rating
Students
397
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Hartley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
730 N 33Rd St, Lincoln, NE 68503
3.2
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Dawes Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5130 Colfax Street, Lincoln, NE 68504
3.2
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
29%
Lincoln Northeast High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2635 N 63Rd St, Lincoln, NE 68507
3
Rating
Students
1,819
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
29%
Saratoga Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2215 S 13Th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
3
Rating
Students
216
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Clinton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1520 N 29Th St, Lincoln, NE 68503
3
Rating
Students
457
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
West Lincoln Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
630 W Dawes Ave, Lincoln, NE 68521
2.8
Rating
Students
463
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
27%
Huntington Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2900 N 46Th St, Lincoln, NE 68504
2.5
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Culler Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5201 Vine St, Lincoln, NE 68504
2.4
Rating
Students
677
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
22%
Ecse - Homebased
publicelementaryPK-PK
300 South 48Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
0
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
30:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Standing Bear High School
publichighGrade 9-12
11100 South 70Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516
0
Rating
Students
631
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.