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Best Schools in Lincoln, ND
Lincoln, ND has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,906 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, 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, ND
The top high schools in Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mandan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mandan 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
2. Legacy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
3. Bismarck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1333 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln, ND
The top middle schools in Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wachter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1000 Students
2. Mandan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mandan 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 928 Students
3. Simle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1040 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln, ND
The top elementary schools in Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Rose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 135 Students
2. Apple Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apple Creek 39 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students
3. Victor Solheim Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 650 Students
5. Ft Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mandan 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 636 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln, ND
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln, ND has a total population of 3,664 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln, ND
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, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln, ND.
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, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln, ND
How many schools are in Lincoln, ND?
Lincoln, ND has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,906 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Lincoln score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, 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: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Lincoln
1 of 1 schools in Lincoln carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Lincoln. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.