For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,806 students in Lincoln County, MO (there are 5 private schools, serving 782 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MO are Hawk Point Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Silex Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawk Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
327 Maple St
Hawk Point, MO 63349
(636) 338-4366
Hawk Point, MO 63349
(636) 338-4366
Grades: K-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1484 Boone St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1990
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1990
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Silex Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Silex High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Grades: 6-12
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
Wm. R. Cappel Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Hampel Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 356-4246
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 356-4246
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #66.
Claude Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 West College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1464 Boone St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1560
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1560
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #88.
Elsberry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #99.
Troy South Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S. Campus Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #1010.
Ida Cannon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: 5-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1111.
Troy Buchanan High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Old Cap-au-gris
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Grades: 9-12
| 2,174 students
Rank: #1212.
Cuivre Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wieman Lane
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5218
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5218
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1313.
Winfield Intermediate
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Elm St.
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8300
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8300
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1414.
Winfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3920 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8130
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #1515.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3914 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8001
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8001
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #1616.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #1717.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1818.
Clarence Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 S. Main Street
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-3020
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-3020
Grades: PK
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
207 8th St.
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8195
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8195
Grades: K-2
| 356 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Grades: 5-6
| 820 students
80 Elm Tree Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Grades: 9
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MO include Hawk Point Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Silex Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
21 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lincoln County include: Troy South Middle School vs. Troy Middle School, Silex Elementary School vs. Winfield Elementary School, Troy Middle School vs. Troy South Middle School
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