For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,561 students in Lincoln, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln, IL are Central Elementary School, Lincoln Jr High School and Washington-monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lincoln, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Washington-monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-2 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln, IL include Central Elementary School, Lincoln Jr High School and Washington-monroe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln?
7 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincoln include: Adams Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
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