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Best Schools in Wells, Vermont

1 schools · 1 Elementary

Public: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.4/10
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Schools

1

in this city

Avg Score

6.4

out of 10

Median Home

$210,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.4/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$73,000

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$210,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
28%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
85%

Of occupied housing units

How Wells compares

Median household income

$73k

91% of Vermont median

Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 runs Wells's public schools

1 public school. Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 is the only district on the page.

Every assigned public school in Wells is a Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 school (1 of 1).

About Schools in Wells, Vermont

Wells, Vermont is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.

With an average rating of 6.4 out of 10, schools in Wells show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Wells is Wells Village School with a composite score of 6.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Wells is served by 1 school district: Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69. These districts collectively serve 180 students.

Wells's community shows 28% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $73,000. The poverty rate in the area is 13.0%.

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.

Elementary Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
178 students · Pre-K–6th6.4

Schools in Wells

Wells, Vermont · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$73,000

Median Home Value

$210,000

Median Rent

$1,272/mo

Population

997

College Educated

28%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Community Profile

Wells has a median household income of $73,000. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $210,000, with a median rent of $1,272/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.0%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Vermont
Elementary
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Wells, Vermont

How many schools are in Wells, Vermont?

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, Vermont?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Wells is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

How many school districts serve Wells, Vermont?

Wells is served by 1 school district: Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69.

What is the education level in Wells, Vermont?

According to Census data, 28% of adults in Wells have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Wells, Vermont?

The median household income in Wells is approximately $73,000 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wells, Vermont?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Wells is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wells, Vermont?

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, Vermont Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.