Top 5 Best Downtown Lincoln Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,071 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown Lincoln are First Street Elementary School, Lincoln High School and Atlas Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First Street Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6330
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
790 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #33.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Edwards Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
204 L St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA include First Street Elementary School, Lincoln High School and Atlas Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln?
the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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