For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,223 students in Mead, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Mead, WA are Meadow Ridge Elementary School, Mt Spokane High School and Creekside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mead, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Mead have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mead, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 N Freya St
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6600
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Spokane High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6015 E Mt. Spokane Park Dr
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7200
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,457 students
Rank: #33.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3525 E Hastings Road
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6810
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mead Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2323 E Farwell Rd
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 340-7800
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 340-7800
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
Mead, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2323 E Farwell Road
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7650
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7650
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mead, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Mead, WA include Meadow Ridge Elementary School, Mt Spokane High School and Creekside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mead?
4 public schools are located in Mead.
What is the racial composition of students in Mead?
Mead public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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