Public schools in Lincoln, NE
83 open public schools with an address in Lincoln, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
83
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
42,466
83 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Nebraska median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Lincoln public schools
The federal directory lists 83 public schools in Lincoln, NE: 41 elementary, 14 middle, 21 high, 7 combined or other. The 83 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 42,466 students, an average of 512 per school. The largest campus is Southwest High School (2,110 students), and the largest elementary school is Kooser Elementary School (929).
Lincoln Public Schools operates the most schools here (78), plus 5 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 12.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.5:1. 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 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 13 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 9 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 13 of 14 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
Lincoln Public Schools
Public school district
78 schools in Lincoln
Child Guidance School
Other local education agency
1 school in Lincoln
Morton School
Other local education agency
1 school in Lincoln
Nebraska Youth Academy
Other local education agency
1 school in Lincoln
Pathfinder Ed Prg-Lancaster Co
Other local education agency
1 school in Lincoln
University of Nebraska High School
State operated agency
1 school in Lincoln
Elementary schools in Lincoln
41| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 767 | 16:1 | |
| Arnold Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 673 | 12.6:1 | |
| Beattie Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 333 | 12.5:1 | |
| Belmont Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 773 | 11.4:1 | |
| Brownell Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 325 | 11.8:1 | |
| Calvert Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 337 | 12.8:1 | |
| Campbell Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 669 | 12.4:1 | |
| Cavett Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 556 | 15.1:1 | |
| Clinton Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 457 | 10.9:1 | |
| Donald D Sherrill Education Cntr - Elem Lincoln Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–05 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Eastridge Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 264 | 15.2:1 | |
| Elliott Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 397 | 9.8:1 | |
| Everett Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 480 | 11:1 | |
| Fredstrom Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 443 | 14.7:1 | |
| Hartley Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 341 | 10.4:1 | |
| Hill Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 402 | 13.6:1 | |
| Holmes Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 402 | 13.7:1 | |
| Humann Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 487 | 14.2:1 | |
| Huntington Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 355 | 9.7:1 | |
| Kahoa Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 432 | 14.8:1 | |
| Kloefkorn Elementary Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 497 | 15.6:1 | |
| Kooser Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 929 | 15.4:1 | |
| Lakeview Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 418 | 12.7:1 | |
| Maxey Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 674 | 15.2:1 | |
| McPhee Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 302 | 10:1 | |
| Meadow Lane Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 523 | 12.5:1 | |
| Morley Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 370 | 14.3:1 | |
| Norwood Park Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 251 | 10:1 | |
| Pershing Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 421 | 11.8:1 | |
| Prescott Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 485 | 10.8:1 | |
| Pyrtle Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 449 | 14.6:1 | |
| Randolph Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 452 | 12.1:1 | |
| Riley Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 276 | 11.2:1 | |
| Robinson Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 398 | 13.3:1 | |
| Roper Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 850 | 14.7:1 | |
| Rousseau Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 587 | 14.9:1 | |
| Saratoga Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 216 | 10:1 | |
| Sheridan Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 352 | 13.9:1 | |
| West Lincoln Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 463 | 11.6:1 | |
| Wysong Elementary Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 738 | 17.4:1 | |
| Zeman Elementary School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 360 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Lincoln
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culler Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 677 | 10.6:1 | |
| Dawes Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 395 | 11.1:1 | |
| Goodrich Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 849 | 12.7:1 | |
| Irving Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 795 | 14.5:1 | |
| Lefler Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 584 | 12.8:1 | |
| Lux Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 803 | 16.2:1 | |
| Mickle Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 705 | 14.9:1 | |
| Middle School Student Support Program Lincoln Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–08 | 0 | — | |
| Moore Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 849 | 19.2:1 | |
| Nuernberger Education Center Lincoln Public Schools · Special Education School | 06–08 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Park Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 843 | 12.8:1 | |
| Pound Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 731 | 14.8:1 | |
| Schoo Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,006 | 15.8:1 | |
| Scott Middle School Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,020 | 15.5:1 |
High schools in Lincoln
21| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm Lincoln Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Bay High Focus Program Lincoln Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Bryan Community School Lincoln Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Child Guidance School Child Guidance School · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| High School Student Support Program Lincoln Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Lincoln East High School Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,982 | 17.2:1 | |
| Lincoln High School Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,086 | 13.8:1 | |
| Lincoln Northeast High School Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,819 | 16.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Southeast High School Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,848 | 17.2:1 | |
| Lps Career Academy Lincoln Public Schools · Alternative School | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Lps Graduation Pathways Program Lincoln Public Schools · Alternative School | 10–12 | 0 | — | |
| Morton School Morton School · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Nebraska Youth Academy Nebraska Youth Academy · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| North Star High School Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,927 | 16.1:1 | |
| Northwest High School Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,017 | 15.2:1 | |
| Pathfinder Ed Prg-Lancaster Co Pathfinder Ed Prg-Lancaster Co · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Science Focus Program Lincoln Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Southwest High School Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,110 | 19.8:1 | |
| Special Ed Yankee Hill Program Lincoln Public Schools · Special Education School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Standing Bear High School Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 631 | 15.9:1 | |
| University of Nebraska High School University of Nebraska High School · Virtual | 09–12 | 165 | 8.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lincoln
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood at Northwest High School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–PK | 26 | 13:1 | |
| Early Childhood at Standing Bear HS Lincoln Public Schools | PK–PK | 21 | 10.5:1 | |
| Ecse - Homebased Lincoln Public Schools | PK–PK | 527 | 30.7:1 | |
| Educare of Lincoln Lincoln Public Schools | PK–PK | 124 | 41.3:1 | |
| Infant Toddler at Bryan Community School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–PK | 8 | 4:1 | |
| Infant Toddler at Lincoln High School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–PK | 11 | 5.5:1 | |
| Infant Toddler at Lincoln Northeast High School Lincoln Public Schools | PK–PK | 3 | 3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.3%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black7.6%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 68 Lincoln schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (42,466 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lincoln
How many public schools are in Lincoln, NE?
The current NCES directory lists 83 open public schools with a location address in Lincoln: 41 elementary, 14 middle, 21 high, 7 combined or other. Together they reported 42,466 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 6 education agencies, led by Lincoln Public Schools (78 schools), Child Guidance School (1 school), Morton School (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?
Southwest High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lincoln, with 2,110 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lincoln?
No school with an address in Lincoln is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Nebraska.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lincoln schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lincoln public schools is 12.7:1, similar to the Nebraska school median of 12.5:1. 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 Nebraska cities