For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,505 students in Lincoln City, OR (there are , serving 145 private students). 91% 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 Lincoln City Career Technical High School, Taft Elementary School and Taft Middle 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 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Lincoln City, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln City Career Technical High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Sw Hwy 101 Ste 404
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 351-8551
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 351-8551
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 20% | 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
Grades: 3-6
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Grades: 7-8
| 259 students
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
Grades: K-2
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Taft High School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Lincoln City, Oregon 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 Ne Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-8191
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-8191
Grades: K
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln City, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln City, OR include Lincoln City Career Technical High School, Taft Elementary School and Taft Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln City?
5 public schools are located in Lincoln City.
What percentage of students in Lincoln City go to public school?
91% 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (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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