For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,114 students in Wells County, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 157 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wells County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Wells County, IN are Bluffton High School, Norwell High School and Lancaster Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Wells County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bluffton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Tiger Trl
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Norwell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #33.
Lancaster Central School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3240 E 300 N
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #55.
Ossian Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 S Jefferson
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Grades: 7-12
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E Spring St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Grades: PK-4
| 774 students
Rank: #88.
Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #99.
Bluffton-harrison Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Stogdill Rd
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Grades: 5-8
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wells County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Wells County, IN include Bluffton High School, Norwell High School and Lancaster Central School.
How many public schools are located in Wells County, IN?
9 public schools are located in Wells County, IN.
What percentage of students in Wells County, IN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wells County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County, IN?
Wells County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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