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Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,971 students in Lincoln County, OR (there are 4 private schools, serving 242 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, OR are Newport High School, Toledo Senior High School and Yaquina View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
322 Ne Eads St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-9281
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Toledo Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Ne Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Yaquina View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
351 Se Harney St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-4637
Gr: K-2 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Waldport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3243
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Compass School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
322 Ne Eads St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 336-2072
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Sam Case Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
459 Ne 12th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-8598
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Waldport Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2750 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3235
Gr: 7-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Crestview Heights School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3237
Gr: K-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Toledo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Se Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5121
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Ne 7th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2136
Gr: 3-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Taft High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3780 Spyglass Ridge Se
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Toledo Jr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Se Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Gr: 7-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Oceanlake Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Ne 22nd St
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5296
Gr: K-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Eddyville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Eddyville School Rd
Eddyville, OR 97343
(541) 875-2942
Gr: K-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Siletz Valley Schools
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
245 James Frank Ave Nw
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, OR include Newport High School, Toledo Senior High School and Yaquina View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
18 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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