Best Downtown Lincoln Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Atlas Learning Academy, First Street Elementary School and Lincoln High School. 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 34%), 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
First Street Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6330
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
790 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Glen Edwards Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
204 L St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Phoenix High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

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 Atlas Learning Academy, First Street Elementary School and Lincoln High School.
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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