For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,104 students in Wells County, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 160 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wells County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wells County, IN are Lancaster Central School, Norwell Middle School and Southern Wells Jr-sr High 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 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Wells County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lancaster Central School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3240 E 300 N
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Grades: 7-12
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
Bluffton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Trl
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Norwell High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #66.
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Spring St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Grades: PK-4
| 750 students
Rank: #77.
Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
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
| 499 students
Rank: #88.
Ossian Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 S Jefferson
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #99.
Bluffton-harrison Middle School
(Math: 32% | 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
| 525 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 Lancaster Central School, Norwell Middle School and Southern Wells Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Wells County?
9 public schools are located in Wells County.
What percentage of students in Wells County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wells County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Wells County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wells County include: Bluffton-harrison Middle School vs. Norwell Middle School, Norwell Middle School vs. Bluffton-harrison Middle School, Bluffton High School vs. Norwell High School
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