For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 26 students in Wellman, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Wellman, IA is Mid-prairie Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellman, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Wellman have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wellman, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Hwy 22
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Wellman, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alterntive Learning Cent (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 4th St.
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wellman, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wellman, IA include Mid-prairie Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Wellman?
1 public middle schools are located in Wellman.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellman?
Wellman public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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