For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 212 students in Wellsburg, IA (there are , serving 58 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Wellsburg, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Wellsburg, IA is Agwsr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellsburg, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Wellsburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wellsburg, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Agwsr Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Gr: PK-2 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Wellsburg, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
609 S Monroe P.o. Box 188
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wellsburg, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wellsburg, IA include Agwsr Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wellsburg?
2 public schools are located in Wellsburg.
What percentage of students in Wellsburg go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Wellsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wellsburg?
Wellsburg public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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