| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Wells Community Schools | Craigville | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 2,464 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District | Bluffton | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1,803 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Southern Wells Community Schools | Keystone | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 889 | 2 | K–12 | 4 |
How Wells County compares
Together they enroll 5,156 students across 9 schools. The largest is Northern Wells Community Schools with 2,464 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Wells County, Indiana
Wells County has 3 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wells County is Northern Wells Community Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Wells County, IN?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Wells County, IN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Wells County, IN?
Of the districts serving Wells County, Northern Wells Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.