For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,214 students in Cheney, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cheney, WA are Betz Elementary School, Phil Snowdon Elementary School and Homeworks. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheney, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cheney have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cheney, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Betz Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 N 7th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Phil Snowdon Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6323 S Holly Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Homeworks
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 4th Street
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4586
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4586
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
Salnave Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Salnave Road
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #55.
Cheney Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
740 Betz
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4400
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: n/an/a
Win Academy
Alternative School
460 N. 6th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4559
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4559
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Cheney, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 Seventh St
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cheney, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cheney, WA include Betz Elementary School, Phil Snowdon Elementary School and Homeworks.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cheney?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cheney.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheney?
Cheney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cheney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cheney include: Phil Snowdon Elementary School vs. Betz Elementary School, Betz Elementary School vs. Phil Snowdon Elementary School
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