For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,060 students in Lincoln County, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MN are Lake Benton Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary - Ivanhoe and Rtr Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Benton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary - Ivanhoe
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 N Rebecca
Ivanhoe, MN 56142
(507) 694-1540
Ivanhoe, MN 56142
(507) 694-1540
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Rtr Secondary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Rtr Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2171 100th Ave
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #66.
Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E Lincoln St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Hendricks High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Lincoln St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Hendricks Learning Center - Credit
Alternative School
200 E Lincoln St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 E Lincoln St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Gr: 5-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hendricks Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Lincon St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Gr: 7-12
Hendricks Middle School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 E Lincoln
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Gr: 5-8
Po Box 158
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
421 N Rebecca, 421 N Rebecca
Ivanhoe, MN 56142
(507) 694-1540
Ivanhoe, MN 56142
(507) 694-1540
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, MN include Lake Benton Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary - Ivanhoe and Rtr Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
11 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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