For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,380 students in Lincoln, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln, CA are Twelve Bridges Middle School, Horizon Charter and Atlas Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twelve Bridges Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 Westview Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Grades: 6-8
| 924 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
873 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Grades: K-12
| 1,572 students
Rank: #33.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Edwards Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 L St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Lincoln, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1081 Seventh St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
2800 Nicolaus Rd. Ste. 100
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Grades: K-12
| 562 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln, CA include Twelve Bridges Middle School, Horizon Charter and Atlas Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln?
4 public middle schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln include: Glen Edwards Middle School vs. Twelve Bridges Middle School, Twelve Bridges Middle School vs. Glen Edwards Middle School
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