For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,291 students in West Liberty, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in West Liberty, IA are West Liberty Middle School, West Liberty High School and West Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Liberty, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in West Liberty have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Liberty, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Liberty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
West Liberty High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Maxson Ave.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
West Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
806 N Miller St.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Gr: K-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Miller St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Liberty, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in West Liberty, IA include West Liberty Middle School, West Liberty High School and West Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Liberty?
4 public schools are located in West Liberty.
What is the racial composition of students in West Liberty?
West Liberty public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Liberty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in West Liberty include: West Liberty Middle School vs. West Liberty High School, West Liberty Middle School vs. West Liberty Elementary School, West Liberty High School vs. West Liberty Middle School
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