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12 schools in Bettendorf

Iowa · Public K-12

Bettendorf runs 12 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 8,227 (9 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Bettendorf

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,227
+264 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 75%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
7%
was 5%
% Asian
8%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bettendorf High SchoolHigh09-121,433
Bettendorf Middle SchoolMiddle06-08952
Forest Grove ElementaryElementaryKG-06332
Grant Wood Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05433
Herbert Hoover Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05359
Hopewell ElementaryElementaryPK-06658
Mark Twain Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05409
Neil Armstrong Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05268
Paul Norton Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05403
Pleasant Valley High SchoolHigh09-121,731
Pleasant View Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-06621
Riverdale Heights Elem SchoolElementaryKG-06628

About Bettendorf

Across Bettendorf, Iowa, 12 public schools teaches about 8,227 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 686, higher than the state mean of about 376.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 3%: 7,963 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,227 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 75% to 68%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Bettendorf discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf, Iowa has 12 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,227 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf has 9 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Bettendorf?
Pleasant Valley High School is the largest public school in Bettendorf by enrollment, with approximately 1,731 students.
What school districts serve Bettendorf?
Bettendorf is served by 2 public school districts, including Pleasant Valley Comm School District, Bettendorf Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Bettendorf cover?
Public schools in Bettendorf serve students from pre-K through grade 12.