Best Lincoln Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 828 students in Lincoln, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln, IL are Lincoln Jr High School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School and West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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Lincoln, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
710 5th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Gr: K-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
1098 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Gr: 12
1096 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln, IL include Lincoln Jr High School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School and West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln?
3 public middle schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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