For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,429 students in Lincoln County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, MT are Yaak School, Mccormick School and Eureka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lincoln County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Eureka Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 7th St. E.
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Trego School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Loon Lake Rd
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
W F Morrison School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 East Kalispell
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4321
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4321
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Eureka Middle School 5-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ski Road
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Fortine School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
358 Meadow Creek Rd.
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
724 Louisiana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8791
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8791
Gr: 3-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, MT include Yaak School, Mccormick School and Eureka Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincoln County include: Trego School vs. Fortine School, Fortine School vs. Trego School, Eureka Elementary School vs. Fortine School
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