Best Schools in Wells, Texas
1 schools · 1 Other
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Wells School
Other · Wells ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$73,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$73,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Wells
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wells School | 7.0 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.0/10
- Median household income
- $66,458
- Median home value
- $73,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Avg commute
- 43 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Wells compares
Median household income
$66k
90% of Texas median
About Schools in Wells, Texas
Wells, Texas is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 7.0 out of 10, schools in Wells perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Wells is Wells School with a composite score of 7.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Wells is served by 1 school district: WELLS ISD. These districts collectively serve 242 students.
Wells's community shows 16% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $66,458. The poverty rate in the area is 34.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 242 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.0 |
Schools in Wells
Wells, Texas · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$66,458
Median Home Value
$73,100
Median Rent
$772/mo
Population
1,201
College Educated
16%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
43 min
Poverty Rate
34.4%
Community Profile
Wells has a median household income of $66,458. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $73,100, with a median rent of $772/month. The area has a poverty rate of 34.4%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute in the area is 43 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Texas
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Wells, Texas
How many schools are in Wells, Texas?
Wells has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Wells, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Wells is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Wells, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Wells on MySchoolScout is Wells School with a composite score of 7.0/10.
How many school districts serve Wells, Texas?
Wells is served by 1 school district: Wells ISD.
What is the education level in Wells, Texas?
According to Census data, 16% of adults in Wells have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Wells, Texas?
The median household income in Wells is approximately $66,458 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wells, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Wells is 10.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wells, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.