For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,505 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are University Of Nebraska High School and 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 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Of Nebraska High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 S 13th St Ste 800
Lincoln, NE 68588
(402) 472-4338
Lincoln, NE 68588
(402) 472-4338
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Grades: 9-12
| 2,118 students
Rank: n/an/a
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Grades: PK
| 7 students
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 University Of Nebraska High School and 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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