For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,463 students in Lincoln County, MT (there are 5 private schools, serving 191 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MT are Fortine 7-8, Yaak School and Mccormick School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fortine 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
358 Meadow Creek Road
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Yaak School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29893 Yaak River Road
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mccormick School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1564 Old Highway 2 North
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4982
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4982
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Trego School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
64 Loon Lake Rd
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Grades: PK-8
| 31 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Libby Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Grades: 7-8
| 181 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
W F Morrison School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 East Kalispell
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4321
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4321
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Rank: #77.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Ski Road
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Grades: PK-6
| 644 students
Rank: #88.
Troy 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Grades: 7-8
| 70 students
Rank: #99.
Eureka Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 7th St. E.
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Grades: PK-4
| 237 students
Rank: #1010.
Eureka Middle School 5-8
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 238 students
Rank: #1111.
Libby High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #1212.
Troy High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Fortine School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
358 Meadow Creek Rd.
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lincoln Co High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 9th St
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5700
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
724 Louisiana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8791
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8791
Grades: 3-4
| 168 students
11784 Yaak River Road
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5987
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5987
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MT include Fortine 7-8, Yaak School and Mccormick School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County, MT?
14 public schools are located in Lincoln County, MT.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County, MT go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, MT?
Lincoln County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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