For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,164 students in Bettendorf, IA. The top ranked public high schools in Bettendorf, IA are Pleasant Valley High School and Bettendorf High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bettendorf, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Bettendorf have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Bettendorf, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pleasant Valley High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bettendorf, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
604 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,679 students
Rank: #22.
Bettendorf High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 18th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Bettendorf, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
610 Holmes St
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8261
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8261
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bettendorf, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bettendorf, IA include Pleasant Valley High School and Bettendorf High School. Bettendorf has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Bettendorf?
2 public high schools are located in Bettendorf.
What is the racial composition of students in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bettendorf are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bettendorf include: Pleasant Valley High School vs. Bettendorf High School, Bettendorf High School vs. Pleasant Valley High School
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