Total enrollment
1,440
+101 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Wells
Maine · Public K-12
The Wells public-school footprint covers 3 campuses and about 1,440 K-12 students, with an average school size near 480.
7-year change in Wells
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Elementary School | Elementary | KG-04 | 563 |
| Wells High School | High | 09-12 | 422 |
| Wells Junior High School | Middle | 05-08 | 455 |
About Wells
Public education in Wells, Maine runs across 3 schools that educates roughly 1,440 students. By footprint, Wells sits in the low-population bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Wells average about 480 students each, 64% noticeably above the Maine norm.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,440 students, increased 8% from the 1,339 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 94% to 89% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wells discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.