For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 844 students in South Bend, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Bend, WA are Pacific Virtual Learning and Mike Morris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Bend, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Bend have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Bend, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 1st St.
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Mike Morris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E. 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5615
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5615
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
304 S. Adams Street
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 203-5858
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 203-5858
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
304 S Adams Street
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 639-5884
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 639-5884
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Minority enrollment: 42%
South Bend, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 E 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
Gr: 7-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in South Bend, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Bend, WA include Pacific Virtual Learning and Mike Morris Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Bend?
5 public elementary schools are located in South Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in South Bend?
South Bend public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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