📍 Zip Code 68516 · Lincoln, NE

School District for Zip Code 68516

Lincoln Public Schools · 8/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Public Schools
📍 Lancaster County, NE · Zip Code 68516
8/10
Rating
40,000
Students
63
Schools
17:1
Student/Teacher
Great South Lincoln. Above-average LPS area. Per-pupil spending: $10,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 68516

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~634 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
📚
Lincoln Junior High School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,268 students
Academic Rating7/10 — Good
7
Rating
Good
🎓
Lincoln High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,902 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment40,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools63National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio17:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating8/10 — GreatBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Lincoln Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 68516?▼
Zip code 68516 is served by Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE (Lancaster County). The district serves approximately 40,000 students across 63 schools and has an overall rating of 8/10 (Great).
What schools are in zip code 68516?▼
Zip code 68516 is served by Lincoln Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 8/10), middle school is Lincoln Junior High School (Grades 6-8, rating 7/10), and high school is Lincoln High School (Grades 9-12, rating 8/10).
Is Lincoln Public Schools a good school district?▼
Lincoln Public Schools has an overall rating of 8/10 (Great). South Lincoln. Above-average LPS area. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and spends approximately $10,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 68516?▼
Contact Lincoln Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln Public Schools serves zip code 68516 and surrounding areas in Lancaster County, NE. The district operates 63 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 40,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and per-pupil spending of $10,000/year, Lincoln Public Schools receives an overall academic rating of 8/10 (Great) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs above the state average.