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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Spokane Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 125 public schools serving 51,450 students in Spokane, WA (there are 46 private schools, serving 7,158 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Spokane, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Spokane, WA are Libby Center, Wilson Elementary School and Stem Academy At Svt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spokane, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Spokane have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Spokane, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libby Center
Special Education School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
911 W 25th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Stem Academy At Svt
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 S. University Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Hutton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
908 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Moran Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4224 E 57th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2606 W. Johannsen Rd.
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7810
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9911 N Bob Olson Lane
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 867-2300
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3515 W Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6510
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 E 33rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
123 E. 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3525 S. Pines Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Farwell Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13005 N Crestline
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6500
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Summit School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13313 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-3252
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Hamblen Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 E Thurston Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mullan Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2616 E 63rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3010 W Holyoke Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Mead Senior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
302 W Hastings Rd
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5504 W Hallett Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2222.
Continuous Curriculum School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16924 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Gr: K-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2323.
Great Northern Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3115 N Spotted Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 747-7714
Gr: K-6 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2424.
Lewis & Clark High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
521 W 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,673 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2525.
Ness Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9612 E Cataldo
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
406 W Regina Ave
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6200
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2828.
North Central High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 N Howard St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 1,647 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2929.
Ferris High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3020 E 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3030.
Finch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3717 N Milton St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3131.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3915 S Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4940
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3232.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3520 W. Bismark
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3333.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 W 14th Ave
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3434.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12908 N Pittsburg St
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3535.
University High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12420 E 32nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Spokane, WA include Libby Center, Wilson Elementary School and Stem Academy At Svt.
How many public schools are located in Spokane?
125 public schools are located in Spokane.
What percentage of students in Spokane go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Spokane are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spokane?
Spokane public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Spokane are often viewed compared to one another?

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