For the 2025 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 South Bend High School and Pacific Virtual Learning. 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 32% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in South Bend have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (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
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 middle schools in South Bend, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in South Bend, WA include South Bend High School and Pacific Virtual Learning.
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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