Best High Schools in Lincoln, IL

Lincoln, IL has 5 high schools with 1,649 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lincoln score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lincoln meet expectations.

1. Olympia High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students

2. Mount Pulaski High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students

3. Lincoln Comm High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln Chsd 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students

4. Illini Central High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Illini Central Cusd 189 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lincoln, IL

Lincoln, IL has 7 middle schools with 1,806 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lincoln score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lincoln meet expectations.

1. Lincoln Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln Esd 27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students

2. Olympia Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students

3. Illini Central Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Illini Central Cusd 189 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 142 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln, IL

Lincoln, IL has 7 elementary schools with 1,389 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lincoln score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lincoln meet expectations.

1. Central Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln Esd 27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 183 Students

2. Chester-east Lincoln Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chester-east Lincoln Ccsd 61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 279 Students

3. West Lincoln-broadwell Elem Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Lincoln-broadwell Esd 92 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 204 Students

4. Olympia South Elem Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

5. Northwest Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln Esd 27 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students

6. Washington-monroe Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lincoln Esd 27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students

7. Emden Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hartsburg Emden Cusd 21 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 90 Students

8. Mount Pulaski Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students

9. Illini Central Grade School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Illini Central Cusd 189 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students

10. New Holland-middletown Elem Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Holland-middletown Ed 88 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 75 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lincoln, IL has a total population of 15,381 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lincoln, IL

4,844

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lincoln, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

13.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln, IL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,172 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lincoln, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations