For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 348 students in 56097, MN.
The top ranked public high school in 56097, MN is United South Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 56097 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56097, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56097 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is United South Central High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56097, MN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United South Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Grades: 7-12
| 348 students
56097, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Magic Academy Middle School High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southern Minn Special Service Coop Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
350 3rd St Nw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 56097, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 56097, MN include United South Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 56097?
1 public high schools are located in 56097.
What is the racial composition of students in 56097?
56097 public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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