For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,354 students in Lincoln, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 237 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lincoln, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln, IL are Central Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Rank: #55.
Washington-monroe Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
Northwest Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Comm High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Grades: PK-2
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincolnland Technical Educational Center
Vocational School
1000 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Lincoln, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 5th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Grades: K-2
| 49 students
Lincoln Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1098 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Logan Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1096 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln, IL include Central Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln?
9 public schools are located in Lincoln.
What percentage of students in Lincoln go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lincoln are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lincoln include: Adams Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School
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