| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Benton Public School District | Lake Benton | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 117 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ivanhoe Public School District | IVANHOE | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 73 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| RTR Public Schools | Tyler | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 620 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hendricks Public School District | Hendricks | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 211 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lincoln County compares
Together they enroll 1,021 students across 10 schools. The largest is RTR Public Schools with 620 students. Districts here average 8.2/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lincoln County, Minnesota
Lincoln County has 4 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lincoln County is Lake Benton Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lincoln County, MN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Lincoln County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lincoln County, MN?
Of the districts serving Lincoln County, Lake Benton Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.