For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 622 students in South Bend, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in South Bend, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in South Bend, WA are South Bend High School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in South Bend have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Bend, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Bend High School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Mike Morris Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific County Jail
Alternative School
500 East 1st St
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
South Bend, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 E 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
Grades: 7-8
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Bend, WA?
The top ranked public schools in South Bend, WA include South Bend High School, Pacific Virtual Learning and Mike Morris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Bend?
4 public schools are located in South Bend.
What percentage of students in South Bend go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in South Bend are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Bend?
South Bend public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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