For the 2025 school year, there are 83 public schools serving 41,858 students in Lincoln, NE (there are 31 private schools, serving 6,618 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Lincoln, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln, NE are Adams Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School and Moore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7401 Jacobs Creek Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1121
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1121
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Plymouth Ave
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1167
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1167
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Moore Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8700 Yankee Woods Drive
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 436-1225
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 436-1225
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Kloefkorn Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6601 Glass Ridge Drive
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 436-1148
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 436-1148
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Cavett Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1131
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1131
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Wysong Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7901 Blanchard Boulevard
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1185
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Maxey Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 S 75th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1153
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1153
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Scott Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Pine Lake Road
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1218
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1218
Gr: 6-8 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Lux Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7800 High St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Rousseau Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 S 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1165
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1165
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Pyrtle Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Cottonwood Dr
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Humann Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6720 Rockwood Ln
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Beattie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Calvert St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1123
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1123
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Morley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6800 Monterey Dr
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1154
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1154
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Fredstrom Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 N W 10th
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1140
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Pound Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4740 S 45th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1217
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1217
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Kahoa Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7700 Leighton St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1147
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1147
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Eastridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln East High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Gr: 9-12 | 2,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5230 Tipperary Trail
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1142
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1142
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Southwest High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7001 S 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306
Gr: 9-12 | 2,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2222.
Zeman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 S 52nd St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1169
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1169
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Mickle Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 N 67th St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1216
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2424.
Kooser Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7301 N 13th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1146
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1146
Gr: PK-5 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Irving Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2745 S 22nd St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1214
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1214
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2626.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5230 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1143
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1143
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln Southeast High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2930 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1304
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1304
Gr: 9-12 | 1,880 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2828.
Norwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4710 N 72nd St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1155
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1155
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2929.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1024 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1163
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1163
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3030.
University Of Nebraska High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 S 13th St Ste 800
Lincoln, NE 68588
(402) 472-4338
Lincoln, NE 68588
(402) 472-4338
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3131.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1930 S 20th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1161
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1161
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3232.
Schoo Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Penrose Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1222
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1222
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3333.
Brownell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Aylesworth Ave
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 436-1127
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 436-1127
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3434.
Lefler Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1215
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1215
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3535.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 436-1151
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 436-1151
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Lincoln, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40th & Holdrege Unl East
Lincoln, NE 68583
(402) 472-9855
Lincoln, NE 68583
(402) 472-9855
Gr: PK | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
1430 South St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 437-8930
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 437-8930
Gr: 7-12
9300 Second St Rr 8
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 423-4538
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 423-4538
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Entrepreneurship Focus Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
285 S 68th St Pl 4th Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1715
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1715
840 South 17th
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1960
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1960
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 56%
5001 Sw 56th
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 797-7400
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 797-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
300 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
5801 N 33 St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Gr: PK | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Information Technical Focus Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
285 S 68th St Pl 4th Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1776
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1776
2032 U Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 474-1110
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 474-1110
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
11801 West A
Lincoln, NE 68532
(402) 475-0745
Lincoln, NE 68532
(402) 475-0745
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students
Nebraska Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2311 N 60th St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Gr: 9-12
5801 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
3200 W Mc Kelvie Rd
Lincoln, NE 68524
(402) 470-3151
Lincoln, NE 68524
(402) 470-3151
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
5905 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1989
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1989
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Remote Learning Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Gr: PK-5
701 W Rokeby
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 423-0562
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 423-0562
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln, NE include Adams Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School and Moore Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln?
83 public schools are located in Lincoln.
What percentage of students in Lincoln go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Lincoln are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lincoln include: Lincoln Northeast High School vs. Lincoln East High School, Clinton Elementary School vs. Hartley Elementary School, Bryan Community School vs. Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm
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