For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 797 students in 56097, MN (there are , 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 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56097, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
United South Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Grades: 7-12
| 348 students
56097, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Magic Academy Middle School High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southern Minn Special Service Coop Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
350 3rd St Nw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
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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