For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 875 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 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Burlington, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 Ramsey St
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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