For the 2025 school year, there are 11 charter public elementary schools serving 3,787 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 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Washington (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Grades: K-10
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Catalyst Public Schools
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 Ironsides Ave
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 207-0229
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 207-0229
Grades: K-8
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Rainier Prep
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Public School Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Grades: 6-12
| 545 students
Rank: #66.
Pinnacles Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 S. Chelan Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(805) 669-8801
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(805) 669-8801
Grades: 6-9
| 221 students
Rank: #77.
Pullman Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Nw State St, Rm 215
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Grades: K-9
| 118 students
Rank: #88.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Black River Elementary School
Charter School
16950 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 712-7640
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 712-7640
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Salish Sea Elementary School
Charter School
3438 S. 148th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 712-7640
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
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?
11 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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