For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,565 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Gr: 9-12 | 2,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE include Lincoln High School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln?
3 public schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln?
theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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