For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,480 students in Lincoln City, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 129 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lincoln City, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln City, OR are Taft Elementary School, Taft Middle School and Taft High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln City, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln City, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2136
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2136
Gr: 3-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Taft High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3780 Spyglass Ridge Se
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Oceanlake Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Ne 22nd St
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5296
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5296
Gr: K-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincoln City, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln City, OR include Taft Elementary School, Taft Middle School and Taft High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln City?
4 public schools are located in Lincoln City.
What percentage of students in Lincoln City go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lincoln City are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln City?
Lincoln City public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lincoln City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lincoln City include: Taft Elementary School vs. Oceanlake Elementary School, Oceanlake Elementary School vs. Taft Elementary School
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