For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,583 students in Lincoln, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln, CA are Twelve Bridges Middle School, Atlas Learning Academy and Horizon Charter. 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 39% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twelve Bridges Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 Westview Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,757 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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, Atlas Learning Academy and Horizon Charter.
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: Twelve Bridges Middle School vs. Glen Edwards Middle School, Glen Edwards Middle School vs. Twelve Bridges Middle School
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