For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 516 students in Lincoln County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MT are Yaak School, Fortine 7-8 and Mccormick School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yaak School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29893 Yaak River Road
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fortine 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
358 Meadow Creek Road
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Mccormick School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1564 Old Highway 2 North
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4982
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4982
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Libby Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Trego School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Loon Lake Rd
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Trego, MT 59934
(406) 882-4713
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Troy 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Gr: 7-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Eureka Middle School 5-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
724 Louisiana Ave
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8791
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8791
Gr: 3-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MT include Yaak School, Fortine 7-8 and Mccormick School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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