Lancaster County Public Schools

Lancaster County, Nebraska

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

47,895

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Lancaster County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Lancaster County has 9 district entries. LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 76 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. LINCOLN has the most listed schools, with 81 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 47 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

7 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lancaster County

Reported Enrollment

47,895

95 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary47

Middle17

High24

Other7

9 School Districts in Lancaster County

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

76 schools

41,850 students

NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160

4 schools

2,483 students

PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1

3 schools

711 students

MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools

644 students

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL

1 school

197 students

MORTON SCHOOL

1 school

0 students

PATHFINDER ED PRG-LANCASTER CO

1 school

0 students

CHILD GUIDANCE SCHOOL

1 school

0 students

NEBRASKA YOUTH ACADEMY

1 school

0 students

95 Public Schools in Lancaster County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Lancaster County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68510City: Large	9–12	High	2,268
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68510City: Large	9–12	High	2,196
SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68512City: Large	9–12	High	2,171
NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68504City: Large	9–12	High	2,072
LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68506City: Large	9–12	High	1,929
LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68507City: Large	9–12	High	1,812
SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68516City: Large	6–8	Middle	1,136
SCHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68521Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	917
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68502City: Large	6–8	Middle	890
KOOSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68521Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	889
GOODRICH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68521City: Large	6–8	Middle	877
ROPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68522City: Large	PK–5	Primary	863
PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68508City: Large	6–8	Middle	834
BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68521City: Large	PK–5	Primary	814
LUX MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68506City: Large	6–8	Middle	791
ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68512City: Large	PK–5	Primary	762
NORRIS HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160	FIRTH, 68358Rural: Distant	9–12	High	757
ARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68524City: Large	PK–5	Primary	739
MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68526Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	738
POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	LINCOLN, 68516City: Large	6–8	Middle	727

LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68510 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,268 students

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68510 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,196 students

SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68512 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,171 students

NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68504 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,072 students

LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68506 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,929 students

LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68507 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,812 students

SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68516 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,136 students

SCHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68521 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle917 students

IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68502 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle890 students

KOOSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68521 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary889 students

GOODRICH MIDDLE SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68521 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle877 students

ROPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68522 / City: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary863 students

PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68508 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle834 students

BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68521 / City: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary814 students

LUX MIDDLE SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68506 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle791 students

ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68512 / City: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary762 students

NORRIS HIGH SCHOOL

NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160

FIRTH, 68358 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High757 students

ARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68524 / City: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary739 students

MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68526 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle738 students

POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINCOLN, 68516 / City: Large

Listed only6–8Middle727 students

Lancaster County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Lancaster County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nebraska. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Lancaster County public school directory?

The directory lists 95 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Lancaster County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Lancaster County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Lancaster County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 7 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Lancaster County?

Start with the 9 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lancaster County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Lancaster County Education OverviewCounty school score: 37/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.