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Best 56097 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 797 students in 56097, MN (there are , serving 33 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 56097, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56097, MN are United South Central Elementary School and United South Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56097 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56097, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56097, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
United South Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56097 Minnesota

56097, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
350 3rd St Nw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Gr: 1-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 56097, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56097, MN include United South Central Elementary School and United South Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 56097?
2 public schools are located in 56097.
What percentage of students in 56097 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 56097 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56097?
56097 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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