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Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 9,806 students in Lincoln County, MO (there are 4 private schools, serving 498 private students). 95% 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, Elsberry High School and Lincoln 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 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawk Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
327 Maple St
Hawk Point, MO 63349
(636) 338-4366
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Elsberry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
138 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1484 Boone St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1990
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Troy South Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 S. Campus Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Claude Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
711 West College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Silex Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Wm. R. Cappel Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Hampel Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 356-4246
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Troy Buchanan High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1190 Old Cap-au-gris
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1464 Boone St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1560
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Silex High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Ida Cannon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
178 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Winfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3920 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
713 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Cuivre Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Wieman Lane
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5218
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3914 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8001
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Winfield Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Elm St.
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8300
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
51 N Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Clarence Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
188 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Camp Avery Park Camp
198 Avery Ln
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Co Early Childhood Center
1601 S. Main Street
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-3020
Gr: PK | 211 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Troy South Elementary School
300 S. Campus Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5081
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
Winfield Elementary School
207 8th St.
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8195
Gr: PK-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

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, Elsberry High School and Lincoln 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?
95% 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 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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