For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,141 students in Wellsville, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 142 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Wellsville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wellsville, NY are Wellsville Secondary School and Wellsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellsville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wellsville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wellsville, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellsville Secondary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 W State St
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2182
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2182
Gr: 6-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wellsville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 School St
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2104
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 596-2104
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wellsville, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Wellsville, NY include Wellsville Secondary School and Wellsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wellsville?
2 public schools are located in Wellsville.
What percentage of students in Wellsville go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Wellsville are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wellsville?
Wellsville public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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