For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 212 students in Wellsburg, IA (there are , serving 68 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Wellsburg, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in Wellsburg, IA is Agwsr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellsburg, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Wellsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wellsburg, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Agwsr Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Grades: PK-2
| 68 students
Wellsburg, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
609 S Monroe P.o. Box 188
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wellsburg, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Wellsburg, IA include Agwsr Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wellsburg?
2 public schools are located in Wellsburg.
What percentage of students in Wellsburg go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Wellsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wellsburg?
Wellsburg public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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