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Best Cheney Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,855 students in Cheney, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Cheney, WA are Betz Elementary School, Phil Snowdon Elementary School and Salnave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheney, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Cheney have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cheney, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betz Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
317 N 7th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Phil Snowdon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6323 S Holly Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Salnave Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Salnave Road
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Homeworks
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 4th Street
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4586
Gr: K-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Cheney High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
460 N Sixth St
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,491 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Cheney Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Betz
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Three Springs High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12414 S. Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4521
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three
Special Education School
12414 S Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Cheney Open Doors
Alternative School
460 N. 6th St.
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 340-7800
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Win Academy
Alternative School
460 N. 6th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4559
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cheney, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cheney, WA include Betz Elementary School, Phil Snowdon Elementary School and Salnave Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cheney?
10 public schools are located in Cheney.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheney?
Cheney public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cheney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cheney include: Betz Elementary School vs. Phil Snowdon Elementary School

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