For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 260 students in South Bend, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Bend, WA are Pacific Virtual Learning and South Bend High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Bend, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in South Bend have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Bend, WA (2026)
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 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
South Bend High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E. 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 middle schools in South Bend, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Bend, WA include Pacific Virtual Learning and South Bend High School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Bend?
2 public middle schools are located in South Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in South Bend?
South Bend public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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