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 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Public Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Libby Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Grades: 7-8
| 180 students
Rank: #55.
Eureka Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
Troy 7-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Grades: 7-8
| 50 students
Rank: #77.
W F Morrison School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Kalispell
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4321
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4321
Grades: PK-6
| 197 students
Rank: #88.
Trego School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
64 Loon Lake Rd
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Grades: PK-8
| 21 students
Rank: #99.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ski Road
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Grades: PK-6
| 621 students
Rank: #1010.
Eureka Middle School 5-8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Fortine School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
358 Meadow Creek Rd.
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Grades: PK-6
| 50 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lincoln Co High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 9th Street
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5700
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #1313.
Troy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #1414.
Libby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
724 Louisiana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8791
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8791
Grades: 3-4
| 168 students
11784 Yaak River Road
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5987
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-5987
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
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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