For the 2025 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 88 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rtr Alc
Alternative School
100 Strong St
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5911
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hendricks Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Lincon St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
200 E Lincoln St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Hendricks Middle School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 E Lincoln
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Po Box 158
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
421 N Rebecca, 421 N Rebecca
Ivanhoe, MN 56142
(507) 694-1540
Ivanhoe, MN 56142
(507) 694-1540
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
100 Strong Street
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rtr Alp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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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