For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 449 students in Wells, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Wells, MN is United South Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wells have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Wells, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Wells, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Magic Academy Middle School High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Southern Minn Special Service Coop Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
350 3rd St Nw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Gr: 1-7
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wells, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wells, MN include United South Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wells?
1 public elementary schools are located in Wells.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells?
Wells public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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