For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,575 students in Lincoln, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln, IL are Central Elementary School, Lincoln Jr High School and Washington-monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lincoln, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Washington-monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-2 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Lincoln, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
710 5th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Gr: K-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Lincoln Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1098 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Gr: 12
Logan Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1096 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln, IL include Central Elementary School, Lincoln Jr High School and Washington-monroe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln?
7 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincoln include: Adams Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
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