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Best Schools in Wells, MN
Wells, MN has 9 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,895 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, 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, MN
The top high schools in Wells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maple River Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 495 Students
2. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 349 Students
3. Alden-conger Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alden-conger Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 226 Students
4. United South Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United South Central Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wells, MN
The top elementary schools in Wells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
2. United South Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United South Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 445 Students
3. Maple River Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Maple River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
4. Alden-conger Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alden-conger Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
5. St Casimir's School
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Projected Test Scores
St Casimir's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 35 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wells, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wells, MN has a total population of 2,982 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wells, MN
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, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wells, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wells, MN.
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, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wells, MN
How many schools are in Wells, MN?
Wells, MN has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,895 students in total.
How do schools in Wells perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Wells score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, 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: 36%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Wells
2 of 2 schools in Wells carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Wells. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.