Top Rankings
Wells Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 128 students in Wells Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Wells Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,810 Schools
# Students
128 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wells Central School District, which is ranked #366 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#357 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
95%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $47,500 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,156 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,500
$31,371
Spending / Student
$46,156
$32,248
Best Wells Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wells School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1571 State Rt 30
Wells, NY 12190
(518) 924-6000
Wells, NY 12190
(518) 924-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wells Central School District?
Wells Central School District manages 1 public schools serving 128 students.
What is the rank of Wells Central School District?
Wells Central School District is ranked #366 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wells Central School District?
95% of Wells Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wells Central School District?
Wells Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Wells Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,156 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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