For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 739 students in Lincoln City, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln City, OR are Taft Elementary School and Oceanlake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln City, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lincoln City, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 3-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-2 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Lincoln City, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
540 Ne Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-8191
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-8191
Gr: K | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln City, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln City, OR include Taft Elementary School and Oceanlake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln City?
Lincoln City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lincoln City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincoln City include: Taft Elementary School vs. Oceanlake Elementary School, Oceanlake Elementary School vs. Taft Elementary School
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