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Best Schools in Lincoln, CA
Lincoln, CA has 22 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 14,848 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Lincoln meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln, CA
The top high schools in Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Del Oro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students
2. Placer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
3. Twelve Bridges High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 972 Students
4. Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
5. East Nicolaus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Nicolaus Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
6. Phoenix High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln, CA
The top middle schools in Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twelve Bridges Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
2. Glen Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
3. Ev Cain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 524 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln, CA
The top elementary schools in Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twelve Bridges Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 703 Students
2. H. Clarke Powers Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 491 Students
3. Scott M. Leaman
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
4. Foskett Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
5. Lincoln Crossing Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
6. Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
7. First Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
8. Pleasant Grove
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Grove Joint Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 145 Students
9. Creekside Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
10. Sheridan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 56 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln, CA has a total population of 52,147 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lincoln, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lincoln, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln, CA
How many schools are in Lincoln, CA?
Lincoln, CA has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,848 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Lincoln score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Lincoln meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Lincoln
15 of 15 schools in Lincoln carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5B: 7C: 2D: 1
All 15 public schools we grade in Lincoln. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Carlin C Coppin Elementary
- Creekside Oaks Elementary
- First Street Elementary
- Foskett Ranch Elementary
- Lincoln Crossing Elementary
- Twelve Bridges Elementary