For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 808 students in Mead, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mead, WA are Meadow Ridge Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mead have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mead, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 N Freya St
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6600
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Mead, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mead, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mead, WA include Meadow Ridge Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mead?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mead.
What is the racial composition of students in Mead?
Mead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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