For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 332 students in Wells County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wells County, ND are Bm Hanson Elementary School and Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wells County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bm Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 Burke Ave
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2265
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2265
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Wells County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 67
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Lonetree Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
210 North St E
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-4811
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-4811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 Miller Ave
Hurdsfield, ND 58451
(701) 962-3322
Hurdsfield, ND 58451
(701) 962-3322
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Po Box 367
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Sykeston, ND 58486
(701) 984-2377
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wells County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wells County, ND include Bm Hanson Elementary School and Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wells County, ND?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wells County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County, ND?
Wells County, ND public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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