For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 829 students in West Liberty, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Liberty, IA are West Liberty Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Liberty have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
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%
West Liberty, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 W 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Gr: K-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Liberty, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Liberty, IA include West Liberty Middle School and West Liberty Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Liberty?
2 public elementary schools are located in West Liberty.
What is the racial composition of students in West Liberty?
West Liberty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Liberty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in West Liberty include: West Liberty Middle School vs. West Liberty Elementary School, West Liberty Elementary School vs. West Liberty Middle School
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