Best Schools in Lincoln, MN
Lincoln, MN has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,918 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Lincoln meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln, MN
The top high schools in Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staples-motley Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Browerville Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Browerville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 277 Students
3. Little Falls Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln, MN
The top middle schools in Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Motley-staples Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
2. Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln, MN
The top elementary schools in Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staples-motley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
2. Browerville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Browerville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
3. Knight Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln, MN has a total population of 473 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lincoln, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lincoln, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln, MN
How many schools are in Lincoln, MN?
Lincoln, MN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,918 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Lincoln score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Lincoln meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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