For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,455 students in Lincoln County, MT (there are , serving 216 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
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 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Lincoln County (2025)
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.
Fortine 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
358 Meadow Creek Road
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
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:
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: #44.
Libby Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Troy 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Gr: 7-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Libby High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Troy High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 9th Street
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5700
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
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 51±¬ÁÏs (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 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?
92% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
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 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lincoln County include: Fortine School vs. Trego School, Trego School vs. Fortine School, Eureka Elementary School vs. Trego School
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