For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 354 students in Wellman, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wellman, IA are Mid-prairie West Elementary School and Mid-prairie Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellman, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wellman have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wellman, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-prairie West Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 6th Ave
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-2984
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-2984
Grades: 3-4
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Hwy 22
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Wellman, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alterntive Learning Cent (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 4th St.
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wellman, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wellman, IA include Mid-prairie West Elementary School and Mid-prairie Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wellman?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wellman.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellman?
Wellman public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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