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Best 99205 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,544 students in 99205, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 403 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 99205, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99205, WA are North Central High School, Finch Elementary School and Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99205 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99205, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 99205, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Prog
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1807 N. Washington
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
The Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3810
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Browne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5102 N Driscoll Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Spokane Public Montessori
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 West Knox Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6404
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Shadle Park High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4327 N Ash St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 W Nebraska Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3600
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5610 N. Maple
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
222 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Longfellow Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 W Carlisle Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Glover Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2330 W Longfellow Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Pauline Flett Middle School
5020 W Wellesley
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 824-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Spokane Juvenile Detention School
1208 Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Structural Alt Confinement School
Alternative School
1208 W. Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Community Center
1603 N Belt St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7221
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 99205, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 99205, WA include North Central High School, Finch Elementary School and Westview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 99205?
18 public schools are located in 99205.
What percentage of students in 99205 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 99205 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99205?
99205 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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