📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Lincoln, NE · Lancaster County

Lincoln Public Schools

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 41,850 students · 76 schools · 15 zip codes

6
out of 10 Rating Average
State reading & math proficiency · 53rd percentile among Nebraska districts. Ranked within Nebraska only — not comparable across states.
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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 & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(402)436-1000
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District Mailing Address
5905 O STREET PO BOX 82889, LINCOLN, NE 68501
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Enrollment
41,850 students
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Schools
76
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County
Lancaster County, NE
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3172840
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Lincoln Public Schools15 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
68502LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68503LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68504LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68505LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68506LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68507LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68508LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68510LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68512LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68516LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68521LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68522LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68523LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68526LincolnLancaster CountyNE
68588LincolnLancaster CountyNE
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.
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.

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.

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