For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 449 students in 56097, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in 56097, MN is United South Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 56097 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56097, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56097, MN Public Elementary 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
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 elementary schools in 56097, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56097, MN include United South Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56097?
1 public elementary schools are located in 56097.
What is the racial composition of students in 56097?
56097 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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