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Best Washington Charter Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 charter public elementary schools serving 3,939 students in Washington.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Washington are Impact Public Schools, Spokane International Academy and Catalyst Public Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Washington (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Gr: K-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Catalyst Public Schools
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1305 Ironsides Ave
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 207-0229
Gr: K-9 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Rainier Prep
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Summit Public School Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Gr: 6-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Pinnacles Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 S. Chelan Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(805) 669-8801
Gr: 6-10 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Black River Elementary School
Charter School
16950 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 712-7640
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Salish Sea Elementary School
Charter School
3900 Holly Park Dr South
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 712-7640
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Washington?
The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Washington include Impact Public Schools, Spokane International Academy and Catalyst Public Schools.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Washington?
10 charter public elementary schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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