For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,402 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wells, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-4
| 559 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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