For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 900 students in West Burlington, IA.
The top ranked public schools in West Burlington, IA are West Burlington Elementary School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Burlington, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in West Burlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Burlington, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Ramsey St
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Grades: 6-12
| 463 students
West Burlington, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Burlington, IA?
The top ranked public schools in West Burlington, IA include West Burlington Elementary School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in West Burlington?
2 public schools are located in West Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in West Burlington?
West Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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