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Best Schools in Wells, ME
Wells, ME has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,861 students. On average they score 92% on state proficiency tests against a projected 81%, so schools in Wells exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wells, ME
The top high schools in Wells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kennebunk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
2. Wells High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wells-ogunquit Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 415 Students
3. York High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wells, ME
The top middle schools in Wells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School Of The Kennebunks
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students
2. York Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 464 Students
3. Wells Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wells-ogunquit Csd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 441 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wells, ME
The top elementary schools in Wells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coastal Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 353 Students
2. Sea Road School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
3. Wells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wells-ogunquit Csd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 551 Students
4. Kennebunk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 358 Students
5. Village Elementary School-york
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wells, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wells, ME has a total population of 8,754 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wells, ME
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, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wells, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wells, ME.
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, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wells, ME
How many schools are in Wells, ME?
Wells, ME has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,861 students in total.
How do schools in Wells perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Wells score 92% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 81%, so on average schools in Wells exceed 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: 92%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 90%
- Projected: 84%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 91%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 93%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 92%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 93%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 91%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Wells
3 of 3 schools in Wells carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Wells. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.