For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 230 students in West Bend, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in West Bend, IA are West Bend-mallard Middle School and West Bend-mallard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Bend, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in West Bend have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Bend, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Bend-mallard Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 3rd Ave. Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
Gr: 5-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Bend-mallard High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd Ave Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
West Bend, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 3rd Ave Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7821
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7821
Gr: PK-2 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Bend, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in West Bend, IA include West Bend-mallard Middle School and West Bend-mallard High School.
How many public schools are located in West Bend?
2 public schools are located in West Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in West Bend?
West Bend public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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