Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary in Reedley, California serves 283 students in kindergarten through fifth grade and earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — placing it firmly in Exceptional territory. It ranks #1 among all 13 public schools in Reedley and sits at #161 out of 9,533 public schools statewide, outperforming 98% of California schools. Those results put it among the strongest elementary schools in the state by any measure.

Academic performance scores a 9.0 out of 10, but the standout number is growth: a perfect 10.0. Growth scores measure how much students advance year over year relative to peers with similar starting points — a direct signal of what the school is adding, independent of where students begin. A school can score well academically by drawing from high-scoring populations; a perfect growth score indicates the instruction itself is moving students forward.

The student-teacher ratio is 21.8:1, on the higher end for a school performing at this level, which makes the growth result more significant. Lincoln Elementary also ranks #133 out of 5,817 California elementary schools — a benchmark that reflects consistent performance across the full K–5 grade band, not just a strong year. Families evaluating elementary options in Reedley will find Lincoln at the top of every local list, and well inside the top 2% statewide.

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 21.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.