Consistently ranking as one of the top school districts in the state, learning is a part of life in Lincoln Parish. The students attending Lincoln Parish Schools ranked among the top school districts in the state on composite scores on the American College Test, continuing a tradition of excellence for parish students. This success can be attributed to a low student/teacher ratio (15 to 1) and an educational philosophy that encourages both book and hands-on learning. Computer labs can be found at all schools, and there are honors classes and gifted and talented programs for almost every age level. Age-appropriate extracurricular actives help balance curriculum with social skills learning.

Cedar Creek School is an independent, private college preparatory school accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools and the Louisiana Department of Education. It consists of three units - Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 5), Junior High School (Grades 6 - 8), and High School (Grades 9 - 12). The curriculum in all units conforms to guidelines set forward by the Louisiana Department of Education.

Decidedly academic and distinctly Christian, Bethel Christian School is an independent, non-denominational, college preparatory school recognized by Christian Schools International.  Being TOPS approved and accredited by the Louisiana Department of Education,  Bethel Christian provides high quality education for grades Pre K-2 through 12th.  While following the ABEKA curriculum, it maintains its strong reputation for academic excellence and low pupil/teacher ratio (10 to 1). Implemented in the computer lab, the EDUSS Learning Program provides tutoring and grade level advancement.  Students are offered music and club experiences as well as sports including basketball, soccer, and softball through ALCAL (Arkansas Louisiana Christian Athletic League).

With two nationally known colleges, Lincoln Parish offers some of the best higher educational opportunities in the South. Founded in 1894 as the Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana, today Louisiana Tech University is rated as one of the best colleges in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Tech saw a 21-percent graduation rate increase in the late 1990's, while instituting stringent selective admission standards, achieving the highest graduation rate of any institution in the University of Louisiana System. Tech is accredited by the commission on Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees; 98 percent of Tech's academic programs are accredited.
With 14 NCAA Division 1 varsity sports for men and women, Tech offers collegiate sports programs that compete on a national level. The Lady Techsters basketball team is a perennial power, earning three national championships in recent years. Among the athletes who attended Tech and have gone on to professional sports are Olympic Gold Medalist Karl Malone, NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw and Olympic Gold Medalist Venus Lacy.

Just a few miles down the road is Grambling State University, one of the best African-American institutions of higher education in the nation. In fact, Black Issues in Higher Education magazine recently ranked Grambling as fifth nationwide in conferring baccalaureate degrees to African-American students. The University is located about four miles west of Ruston in the City of Grambling, and is home to some 5,000 students.  The Alumni, as well as the students and surrounding communities are very supportive of Grambling's many athletic programs. The school is a member of the Southwest Athletic Conference, where legendary football coach Eddie Robinson, the all-time winningest coach in the history of the NCAA made a name for both himself and the school with a Tiger football team that often could not be beat. The Lady Tigers basketball team have also enjoyed numerous lengthy winning streaks over the past few years, putting the GSU women's athletic program in the bright spotlight that has focused on this special school in the Piney Hills for many, many years.