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Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,455 students in Lincoln County, MT (there are 4 private schools, serving 171 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 Yaak School, Fortine 7-8 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 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yaak School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29893 Yaak River Road
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Fortine 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
358 Meadow Creek Road
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Mccormick School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1564 Old Highway 2 North
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4982
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Libby Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Gr: 7-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Eureka Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
235 7th St. E.
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Trego School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
64 Loon Lake Rd
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
W F Morrison School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 East Kalispell
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Troy Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Eureka Middle School 5-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Ski Road
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Libby High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Troy High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 9th Street
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Fortine School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
358 Meadow Creek Rd.
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MT include Yaak School, Fortine 7-8 and Mccormick School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
14 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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