Public schools in Lincoln, CA
15 open public schools with an address in Lincoln, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,117
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lincoln public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Lincoln, CA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,117 students, an average of 741 per school. The largest campus is Horizon Charter (1,757 students), and the largest elementary school is Twelve Bridges Elementary (744).
Western Placer Unified operates the most schools here (13), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lincoln
Elementary schools in Lincoln
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlin C. Coppin Elementary Western Placer Unified | KG–05 | 442 | 23.3:1 | |
| Creekside Oaks Elementary Western Placer Unified | KG–05 | 557 | 22.3:1 | |
| First Street Elementary Western Placer Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 381 | 20:1 | |
| Foskett Ranch Elementary Western Placer Unified | KG–05 | 415 | 20.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Crossing Elementary Western Placer Unified | KG–05 | 484 | 25.5:1 | |
| Scott M. Leaman Western Placer Unified | KG–05 | 513 | 24.4:1 | |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary Western Placer Unified | KG–05 | 744 | 28.1:1 |
Middle schools in Lincoln
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Edwards Middle Western Placer Unified | 06–08 | 815 | 21.9:1 | |
| Twelve Bridges Middle Western Placer Unified | 06–08 | 931 | 24.2:1 |
High schools in Lincoln
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High Western Placer Unified | 09–12 | 1,184 | 20.9:1 | |
| Phoenix High (Continuation) Western Placer Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 105 | 20:1 | |
| Twelve Bridges High Western Placer Unified | 09–12 | 1,317 | 22.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lincoln
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLAS Learning Academy Western Placer Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 80 | 35.6:1 | |
| Horizon Charter Horizon Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 1,757 | 26.4:1 | |
| John Adams Academy - Lincoln John Adams Academy - Lincoln District · Charter | KG–12 | 1,392 | 21.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.3%
- Hispanic30.2%
- Black2.3%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial9.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Lincoln schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,117 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lincoln
How many public schools are in Lincoln, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Lincoln: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 11,117 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lincoln?
Schools with an address in Lincoln belong to 3 education agencies, led by Western Placer Unified (13 schools), Horizon Charter District (1 school), John Adams Academy - Lincoln District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lincoln?
Twelve Bridges High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lincoln, with 1,317 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lincoln?
Yes. 2 of the 15 public schools in Lincoln are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Horizon Charter, John Adams Academy - Lincoln. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lincoln schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lincoln public schools is 22.3:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lincoln guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities