Wells Memorial School

Wells Memorial School is a public elementary school in Harrisville, NH, part of the Harrisville School District. The school serves approximately 47 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 89.8th percentile among NH schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 32% proficiency in math and 61% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $98,611, where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 47 students, Wells Memorial School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, Wells Memorial School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Wells Memorial School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.