Best Schools in Wells, KS
Wells, KS has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,070 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Wells don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wells, KS
The top high schools in Wells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bennington Junior High/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 205 Students
2. Minneapolis Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Ottawa County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 302 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wells, KS
The top elementary schools in Wells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bennington Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
2. Minneapolis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Ottawa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wells, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wells, KS has a total population of 156 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wells, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wells, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wells, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wells, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wells, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wells, KS
How many schools are in Wells, KS?
Wells, KS has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,070 students in total.
How do schools in Wells perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Wells score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Wells don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wells?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations