Top Rankings
Lincoln Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,721 students in Lincoln Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lincoln Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
8,721 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
407 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln Unified School District, which is ranked #902 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#880 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
55%
56%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
14%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,487 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,528 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,487
$20,100
Spending / Student
$13,528
$18,511
Best Lincoln Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Gr: K-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
John Mccandless Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Rose Marie Ln.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6844 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Gr: 9-12 | 2,801 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6768 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Gr: 7-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6910 N. Gettysburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8651
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8651
Gr: K-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Mable Barron
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6835 Cumberland Pl.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8795
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8795
Gr: K-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Tully C. Knoles
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6511 Clarksburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8775
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8775
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Colonial Heights
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Balboa Ave.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8783
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8783
Gr: K-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Claudia Landeen
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4128 Feather River Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8660
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8660
Gr: K-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
John R. Williams
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Meadow Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8767
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8767
Gr: K-6 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Don Riggio
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3110 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8753
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8753
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Village Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 West Swain
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
2016 Paloma Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8726
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8726
Gr: K | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln Unified School District?
Lincoln Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,721 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln Unified School District?
Lincoln Unified School District is ranked #902 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Unified School District?
55% of Lincoln Unified School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln Unified School District?
Lincoln Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lincoln Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,528 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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