Best Public Schools in Lincoln, MT

Summary:

The city of Lincoln, Montana is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Lincoln K-12 Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 180 out of 387 in Montana and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools emerge within the district.

Lincoln Elementary School is the top performer, ranked 22 out of 212 Montana elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, while maintaining a high student-teacher ratio of 9.3. In contrast, Lincoln High School has seen more fluctuations in its performance, earning a 4-star rating in 2018-2019, a 1-star rating in 2020-2021, and a 3-star rating in 2024-2025. However, the high school still outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency for 11th-grade students in 2024-2025.

Across the district, all three schools had 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2024-2025 school year, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Despite this, the district has maintained a consistent per-student spending of $13,411 across all schools, suggesting efficient resource allocation. The data highlights the strengths and challenges faced by the schools in the Lincoln, Montana school district, with the standout performance of Lincoln Elementary School and the fluctuating performance of Lincoln High School providing valuable insights for the district to focus on improving academic outcomes for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	808 Main Street	Lincoln	59639	Lewis and Clark County	Lincoln K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 362-4201	88	9	9.3	100.0%	73 (83.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.8%)	55	184^th of 401 public elementary schools	54.1%		88.2	22^nd of 212 public elementary schools	89.6%	162				44.7	42.6	$15,829
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	808 Main Street	Lincoln	59639	Lewis and Clark County	Lincoln K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 362-4201	44	7	6.0	100.0%	38 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)	57.6	81^st of 182 public high schools	55.5%					(n/a)	62.5	25.0	25.0			$23,650
Lincoln 7-8	Public	7-8	808 Main Street	Lincoln	59639	Lewis and Clark County	Lincoln K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 362-4201	15	2	6.9	100.0%	13 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	55.4	97^th of 222 public middle schools	56.3%		36.1	82^nd of 123 public middle schools	33.3%	15				45.5	36.4	$23,057

Cities Near Lincoln

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Helmville	5.97 mi	1	87^th
Ovando	11.28 mi	1
Drummond	22.04 mi	3	46^th
Greenough	24.35 mi	1	77^th
Gold Creek	25.32 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Lincoln, MT

Lincoln High School

Lincoln 7-8

Lincoln Elementary School

Cities Near Lincoln