For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,713 students in Lincoln County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, WI are Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School, Kate Goodrich Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Kate Goodrich Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 W 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5233
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5233
Gr: K-2 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 E 6th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2373
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2373
Gr: 3-4 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Bridges Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Gr: PK-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2126
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2126
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Prairie River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 N Polk St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Gr: 5-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Tomahawk Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, WI include Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School, Kate Goodrich Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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