For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,207 students in Lincoln County, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 608 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WI are Washington Elementary School, Kate Goodrich Elementary School and Copper Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 E 6th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2373
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2373
Grades: 3-4
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Kate Goodrich Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 W 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5233
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5233
Grades: K-2
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Copper Lake School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(262) 878-5800
Irma, WI 54442
(262) 878-5800
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 E 1st Street
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Rank: #55.
Bridges Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Grades: PK-12
| 729 students
Rank: #66.
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2126
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2126
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie River Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 N Polk St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Grades: 5-8
| 656 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Merrill High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-4594
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-4594
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tomahawk Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #1010.
Tomahawk High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2106
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2106
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Hills School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
W4165 Highway 64
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2392
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2392
Grades: PK
| 155 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1914 Jackson St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5432
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5432
Grades: K-5
| 175 students
W1550 County Road J
Gleason, WI 54435
(715) 873-4530
Gleason, WI 54435
(715) 873-4530
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
W4165 Hwy 64
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6101
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6101
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
N1725 Sunset Dr
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5019
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5019
Grades: 1-5
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WI include Washington Elementary School, Kate Goodrich Elementary School and Copper Lake School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County, WI?
12 public schools are located in Lincoln County, WI.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County, WI go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, WI?
Lincoln County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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