Lincoln County Public Schools
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
12
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,187
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Lincoln County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Wisconsin; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lincoln County has 2 district entries. Merrill Area School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Merrill has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
4,187
12 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
2
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Lincoln County
Merrill Area School District
Tomahawk School District
12 Public Schools in Lincoln County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill High | Listed only | Merrill Area School District | Merrill, 54452Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 803 |
| Bridges Virtual Academy | Listed only | Merrill Area School District | Merrill, 54452Town: Distant | PK–12 | CharterVirtual | 731 |
| Prairie River Middle | Listed only | Merrill Area School District | Merrill, 54452Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 593 |
| Tomahawk Elementary | Listed only | Tomahawk School District | Tomahawk, 54487Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 554 |
| Kate Goodrich Elementary | Listed only | Merrill Area School District | Merrill, 54452Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 375 |
| Tomahawk High | Listed only | Tomahawk School District | Tomahawk, 54487Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 371 |
| Tomahawk Middle | Listed only | Tomahawk School District | Tomahawk, 54487Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 279 |
| Washington Elementary | Listed only | Merrill Area School District | Merrill, 54452Town: Distant | 3–4 | Primary | 229 |
| Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL) | Listed only | Merrill Area School District | Merrill, 54452Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 150 |
| Lincoln Hills School | Listed only | Wisconsin Department of Corrections | Irma, 54442Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 64 |
| Merrill Adult Diploma Academy | Listed only | Merrill Area School District | Merrill, 54452Town: Distant | 10–12 | Charter | 26 |
| Copper Lake School | Listed only | Wisconsin Department of Corrections | Irma, 54442Rural: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 12 |
Merrill High
Merrill Area School District
Merrill, 54452 / Town: Distant
Bridges Virtual Academy
Merrill Area School District
Merrill, 54452 / Town: Distant
Prairie River Middle
Merrill Area School District
Merrill, 54452 / Town: Distant
Tomahawk Elementary
Tomahawk School District
Tomahawk, 54487 / Town: Distant
Kate Goodrich Elementary
Merrill Area School District
Merrill, 54452 / Town: Distant
Tomahawk High
Tomahawk School District
Tomahawk, 54487 / Town: Distant
Tomahawk Middle
Tomahawk School District
Tomahawk, 54487 / Town: Distant
Washington Elementary
Merrill Area School District
Merrill, 54452 / Town: Distant
Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL)
Merrill Area School District
Merrill, 54452 / Rural: Fringe
Lincoln Hills School
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Irma, 54442 / Rural: Distant
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Merrill Area School District
Merrill, 54452 / Town: Distant
Copper Lake School
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Irma, 54442 / Rural: Distant
Lincoln County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lincoln County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Wisconsin. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lincoln County public school directory?
The directory lists 12 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lincoln County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lincoln County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lincoln County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Lincoln County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lincoln County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.