For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,521 students in 99203, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 629 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 99203, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99203, WA are Wilson Elementary School, Hutton Elementary School and Sacajawea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99203 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99203, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99203, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
911 W 25th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hutton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
908 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E 33rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-5500
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 E. 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Hamblen Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 E Thurston Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99203, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 99203, WA include Wilson Elementary School, Hutton Elementary School and Sacajawea Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 99203?
5 public schools are located in 99203.
What percentage of students in 99203 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 99203 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99203?
99203 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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