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Best Downtown Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,495 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE.

The top ranked public high schools in Downtown are University Of Nebraska High 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, NE public high schools have an score of 38% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE public high school have a of 66%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

University Of Nebraska High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
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Bottom 50%

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206 S 13th St Ste 800
Lincoln, NE 68588
(402) 472-4338

Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Lincoln High School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
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2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301

Gr: 9-12 | 2,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE include University Of Nebraska High School and Lincoln High School.

How many public high schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln?

2 public high schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln.

What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln?

theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).