For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,971 students in Lincoln County, OR (there are , serving 200 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, OR are Lincoln City Career Technical High School, Newport High School and Toledo Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (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.
Newport High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
322 Ne Eads St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-9281
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-9281
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Toledo Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Ne Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Yaquina View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 Se Harney St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-4637
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-4637
Grades: K-2
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Waldport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3243
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3243
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Compass K-12 Online School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1811 Ne Arcadia Dr
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-2072
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-2072
Grades: K-12
| 99 students
Rank: #77.
Sam Case Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
459 Ne 12th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-8598
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-8598
Grades: 3-5
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Waldport Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3235
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3235
Grades: 7-8
| 78 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Crestview Heights School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3237
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3237
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Toledo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Se Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5121
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5121
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #1111.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Ne 7th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #1212.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 21% | 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: #1313.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #1414.
Taft High School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Rank: #1515.
Toledo Jr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Se Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Grades: 7-8
| 91 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Eddyville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eddyville School Rd
Eddyville, OR 97343
(541) 875-2942
Eddyville, OR 97343
(541) 875-2942
Grades: K-12
| 211 students
Rank: #1818.
Siletz Valley Schools
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 James Frank Ave Nw
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Grades: K-12
| 235 students
Lincoln County 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
Isaac Newton Magnet School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
825 Ne 7th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Grades: 7-8
| 109 students
321 Se 3rd St
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-2541
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-2541
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
420 Ne 12th
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-5984
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-5984
Grades: K
| 111 students
Olalla Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
805 Reservoir Ln Ne
Toledo, OR 97397
(503) 336-2254
Toledo, OR 97397
(503) 336-2254
Grades: 2-6
| 12 students
245 James Frank Ave Nw
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, OR include Lincoln City Career Technical High School, Newport High School and Toledo Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
18 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lincoln County include: Taft High School vs. Newport High School, Toledo Senior High School vs. Newport High School, Newport High School vs. Taft High School
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