For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 739 students in Lincoln City, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln City, OR are Taft Elementary School and Oceanlake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln City, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lincoln City, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Lincoln City, Oregon Public Schools (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 elementary schools in Lincoln City, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln City, OR include Taft Elementary School and Oceanlake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln City?
Lincoln City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lincoln City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincoln City include: Taft Elementary School vs. Oceanlake Elementary School, Oceanlake Elementary School vs. Taft Elementary School
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