For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 354 students in Wells County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wells County, ND are Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School and Bm Hanson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wells County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Bm Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 Burke Ave
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2265
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2265
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Wells County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 67
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Lonetree Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
210 North St E
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-4811
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-4811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 Miller Ave
Hurdsfield, ND 58451
(701) 962-3322
Hurdsfield, ND 58451
(701) 962-3322
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Po Box 367
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wells County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wells County, ND include Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School and Bm Hanson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wells County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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