School District · Nebraska
Lincoln Public Schools
📍 Lincoln, NE · Lancaster County · NCES LEAID 3172840
6/10
Rating
41,850
Students
76
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
15
Zip Codes
District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
District Phone
District Mailing Address
5905 O STREET PO BOX 82889, LINCOLN, NE 68501
Enrollment
41,850 students
Schools
76
County
NCES District ID (LEAID)
3172840
District Type
Public School District
Schools in Lincoln Public Schools
78 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 767 | LINCOLN |
| ARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 673 | LINCOLN |
| BEATTIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 333 | LINCOLN |
| BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 773 | LINCOLN |
| BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 325 | LINCOLN |
| CALVERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 337 | LINCOLN |
| CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 669 | LINCOLN |
| CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 556 | LINCOLN |
| CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 457 | LINCOLN |
| DONALD D SHERRILL EDUCATION CNTR - ELEM | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | — | LINCOLN |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD AT NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K | 26 | LINCOLN |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD AT STANDING BEAR HS | Elementary | Pre-K | 21 | LINCOLN |
| EASTRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 264 | LINCOLN |
| ECSE - HOMEBASED | Elementary | Pre-K | 527 | LINCOLN |
| EDUCARE OF LINCOLN | Elementary | Pre-K | 124 | LINCOLN |
| ELLIOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 397 | LINCOLN |
| EVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 480 | LINCOLN |
| FREDSTROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 443 | LINCOLN |
| HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 341 | LINCOLN |
| HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 402 | LINCOLN |
| HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 402 | LINCOLN |
| HUMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 487 | LINCOLN |
| HUNTINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 355 | LINCOLN |
| INFANT TODDLER AT BRYAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K | 8 | LINCOLN |
| INFANT TODDLER AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K | 11 | LINCOLN |
| INFANT TODDLER AT LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K | 3 | LINCOLN |
| KAHOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 432 | LINCOLN |
| KLOEFKORN ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 497 | LINCOLN |
| KOOSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 929 | LINCOLN |
| LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 418 | LINCOLN |
| MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 674 | LINCOLN |
| MCPHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 302 | LINCOLN |
| MEADOW LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 523 | LINCOLN |
| MORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 370 | LINCOLN |
| NORWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 251 | LINCOLN |
| PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 421 | LINCOLN |
| PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 485 | LINCOLN |
| PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 449 | LINCOLN |
| RANDOLPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 452 | LINCOLN |
| RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 276 | LINCOLN |
| ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 398 | LINCOLN |
| ROPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 850 | LINCOLN |
| ROUSSEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 587 | LINCOLN |
| SARATOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 216 | LINCOLN |
| SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 352 | LINCOLN |
| WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 463 | LINCOLN |
| WYSONG ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 738 | LINCOLN |
| ZEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 360 | LINCOLN |
| CULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 677 | LINCOLN |
| DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 395 | LINCOLN |
| GOODRICH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 849 | LINCOLN |
| IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 795 | LINCOLN |
| LEFLER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 584 | LINCOLN |
| LUX MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 803 | LINCOLN |
| MICKLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 705 | LINCOLN |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM | Middle | 6th – 8th | — | LINCOLN |
| MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 849 | LINCOLN |
| NUERNBERGER EDUCATION CENTER | Middle | 6th – 8th | — | LINCOLN |
| PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 843 | LINCOLN |
| POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 731 | LINCOLN |
| SCHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 1,006 | LINCOLN |
| SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 1,020 | LINCOLN |
| ARTS & HUMANITIES FOCUS PRGM | High | 9th – 12th | — | LINCOLN |
| BAY HIGH FOCUS PROGRAM | High | 9th – 12th | — | LINCOLN |
| BRYAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | — | LINCOLN |
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM | High | 9th – 12th | — | LINCOLN |
| LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 1,982 | LINCOLN |
| LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 2,086 | LINCOLN |
| LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 1,819 | LINCOLN |
| LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 1,848 | LINCOLN |
| LPS CAREER ACADEMY | High | 11th – 12th | — | LINCOLN |
| LPS GRADUATION PATHWAYS PROGRAM | High | 10th – 12th | — | LINCOLN |
| NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 1,927 | LINCOLN |
| NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 1,017 | LINCOLN |
| SCIENCE FOCUS PROGRAM | High | 9th – 12th | — | LINCOLN |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 2,110 | LINCOLN |
| SPECIAL ED YANKEE HILL PROGRAM | High | 9th – 12th | — | LINCOLN |
| STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 631 | LINCOLN |
NCES lists 78 schools individually for this district while its district-level directory record reports 76. The two files are compiled separately and can differ when a school opens, closes or changes agency mid-year.
Zip Codes Served by Lincoln Public Schools
15 zip codes| Zip Code | City | County | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68502 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68503 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68504 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68505 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68506 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68507 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68508 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68510 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68512 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68516 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68521 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68522 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68523 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68526 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
| 68588 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | NE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Lincoln Public Schools?▼
Lincoln Public Schools serves 15 zip codes: 68502, 68503, 68504, 68505, 68506, 68507, 68508, 68510, 68512, 68516, 68521, 68522, 68523, 68526, 68588. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Lincoln Public Schools rated?▼
Lincoln Public Schools has an overall rating of 6 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 53rd percentile among Nebraska school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Nebraska only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Lincoln Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 41,850 students across 76 schools for Lincoln Public Schools.
What grades does Lincoln Public Schools serve?▼
Lincoln Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
What schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?▼
NCES lists 78 schools operating under Lincoln Public Schools: 48 elementary, 14 middle, 16 high. Each school's grade span, enrollment and city are listed on this page. Attendance zones are set by the district and a school on this list is not necessarily the one your address is assigned to.
How do I contact Lincoln Public Schools?▼
You can reach Lincoln Public Schools by phone at (402)436-1000 or by mail at 5905 O STREET PO BOX 82889, LINCOLN, NE 68501. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln Public Schools is a public school district serving 15 zip codes in Nebraska, primarily in Lancaster County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 53rd percentile among Nebraska districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Nebraska districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 78 schools operating under Lincoln Public Schools — 48 elementary, 14 middle and 16 high. The largest by enrollment is SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL with 2,110 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (402)436-1000 before making a housing decision.