For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,440 students in Wells, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Wells, ME are Wells Elementary School, Wells Junior High School and Wells High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Wells have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wells, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
276 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-5953
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-5953
Gr: K-4 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wells Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1470 Post Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-5142
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-5142
Gr: 5-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Wells High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-7011
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-7011
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wells, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Wells, ME include Wells Elementary School, Wells Junior High School and Wells High School.
How many public schools are located in Wells?
3 public schools are located in Wells.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells?
Wells public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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