For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,606 students in 99005, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 999 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 99005, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99005, WA are Midway Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School and Mountainside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99005 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99005, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99005, WA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
821 E Midway Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6700
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6700
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Colbert Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4625 E Greenbluff Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6300
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6300
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Mountainside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4717 E Day Mt. Spokane Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-7400
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99005, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 99005, WA include Midway Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School and Mountainside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 99005?
3 public schools are located in 99005.
What percentage of students in 99005 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 99005 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99005?
99005 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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