Best 56097 Minnesota Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 797 students in 56097, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 56097, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56097, MN are United South Central Elementary School and United South Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56097 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56097, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56097, MN Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
United South Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56097 Minnesota

56097, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
350 3rd St Nw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Gr: 1-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 56097, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56097, MN include United South Central Elementary School and United South Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 56097?
2 public schools are located in 56097.
What percentage of students in 56097 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 56097 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56097?
56097 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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