Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 95648

This analysis covers seven elementary schools (grades K-5) in Lincoln, California (zip code 95648), all part of the Western Placer Unified district, which is generally high-performing, ranking in the 70th percentile statewide.

Among these schools, Twelve Bridges Elementary stands out as the top performer, with the highest test scores in English, math, and science and an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.0%. Interestingly, it achieves these results with the largest class sizes and the second-lowest per-student spending in the group. In contrast, First Street Elementary receives the most funding per student and has the smallest class sizes but faces the greatest academic challenges, while Creekside Oaks Elementary is notable for offering a Spanish language program but has seen significant drops in its statewide ranking in recent years.

Overall, schools in this area consistently outperform state averages in math and science. Key patterns include a common dip in 5th-grade math scores compared to 3rd grade across several schools and a general correlation where schools with lower rates of economic need tend to have better attendance and higher test scores. The performance of Twelve Bridges Elementary suggests that factors beyond funding and class size, such as school culture and community support, play a critical role in student success.