Wells School
Wells, NY · Wells Central School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-12 · Rural, remote
105th of 169 New York schools statewide · better than 38%▼ Declining
1571 STATE RT 30, Wells, NY 12190
(518)924-6000NCES ID 363045004096Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wells School 105th of 169 New York schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 38% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 135 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.0% | 94.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 2.2% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $228K in zip 12190 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Wells School
- #160Johnsburg Central SchoolJohnsburg Central School District · 23.7 mi away160th of 169
ELA 27% ▼28 · Math 33% ▼9Compare - #5Indian Lake Central SchoolIndian Lake Central School District · 24.9 mi away5th of 169
ELA 100% ▲45 · Math 94% ▲52Compare - #153Minerva Central SchoolMinerva Central School District · 29.4 mi away153rd of 169
ELA 34% ▼21 · Math 38% ▼4Compare
What school district is Wells School in?
Wells School is part of the Wells Central School District district in Wells, New York.
Is Wells School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wells School 105th of 169 New York schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Wells School?
White 95%, Hispanic 2%, Two or more races 2% (135 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wells School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12190 is $228K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.