For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,468 students in Wells County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wells County, IN are Lancaster Central School, Norwell Middle School and Bluffton-harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wells County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lancaster Central School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3240 E 300 N
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Spring St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Grades: PK-4
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Ossian Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 S Jefferson
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
Bluffton-harrison Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Stogdill Rd
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wells County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wells County, IN include Lancaster Central School, Norwell Middle School and Bluffton-harrison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wells County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wells County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wells County include: Bluffton-harrison Middle School vs. Norwell Middle School, Norwell Middle School vs. Bluffton-harrison Middle School, Ossian Elementary School vs. Lancaster Central School
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