West Bend: Schools & Education
Education in West Bend: 3 public schools. West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is the largest at 170 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 395 students.
- ~285 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 285 residents per school. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | West Bend-Mallard Comm School |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 395 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 27 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 175 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 44.3% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Iowa Central Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 34.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Iowa Central Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Fort Dodge |
| Nearest College · Phone | 51557672011148 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 34.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | West Bend Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 316 S Broadway |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (515) 887-6411 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50597 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2132 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12