For the 2026-27 school year, there are 133 public elementary schools serving 53,488 students in Spokane County, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spokane County, WA are Libby Center, Wilson Elementary School and Hutton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spokane County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spokane County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Spokane County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libby Center
Special Education School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
911 W 25th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Hutton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
908 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Moran Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4224 E 57th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2606 W. Johannsen Rd.
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7810
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7810
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9911 N Bob Olson Lane
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 867-2300
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 867-2300
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Freeman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14917 S Jackson Road
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-4791
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-4791
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23606 E Boone Ave
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-4300
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-4300
Gr: 3-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6169 Highway 291
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4100
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3515 W Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6510
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6510
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E 33rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-5500
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 E. 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3525 S. Pines Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Farwell Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13005 N Crestline
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6500
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6500
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Summit School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13313 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-3252
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-3252
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Hamblen Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 E Thurston Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mullan Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2616 E 63rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3800
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 W Holyoke Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2525.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 W Hallett Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
Liberty Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 E Country Vista Drive
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-6300
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-6300
Gr: K-2 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2727.
Michael Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W. Fairchild Highway
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
(509) 565-3600
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
(509) 565-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2828.
Continuous Curriculum School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16924 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Gr: K-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2929.
Great Northern Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3115 N Spotted Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 747-7714
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 747-7714
Gr: K-6 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3030.
Ness Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9612 E Cataldo
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
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
Gr: K-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3232.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 W Regina Ave
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6200
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6200
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3333.
North Central High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 N Howard St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6300
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 1,647 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3434.
Hallett Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
524 N. Hallett St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3400
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3535.
Finch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3717 N Milton St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2600
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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Spokane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Morning Star Boys Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3621 S Fancher Rd
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 353-5357
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 353-5357
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
Alternative School Crosswalk (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
525 W 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6401
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
The Bridge Spec School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2610 W Northwest Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6401
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1512 N Barker Rd
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 228-5380
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 228-5380
Gr: K | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Children First (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3808 N Sullivan Rd Bldg
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Gr: PK
The Connection School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3415 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Daybreak Alternative School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
628 S Cowley St
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-6401
Gr: 8-12
Deaconess Hospital Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
800 W 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 354-6401
Gr: K-11 | 1 student
4920 N Progress Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Gr: 3-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
East Valley School District Homelink (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
14701 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5097
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5097
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 8%
3754 W Indian Trail Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-7041
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-7041
Gr: 5-12
Freeman Cva School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
15001 S. Jackson Rd
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3239
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3239
Gr: K-12
Ged Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3415 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9504
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9504
Gr: 12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Hillyard Preschool (Cape) (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
4410 N Market St
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6330
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6330
Gr: PK | 22 students Minority enrollment: 31%
2917 W. Fort George Wright Dri
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Gr: 9-12
612 S. Mcdonald Rd.
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Mead Alternative High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
529 W Hastings
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6900
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
250 South Prentis
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3500
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3500
Gr: PK-3
Medicine Wheel Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7110
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7110
Gr: 7-12
6011 North Chase Rd
Newman Lake, WA 99025
(509) 226-1379
Newman Lake, WA 99025
(509) 226-1379
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Phoenix Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10103 West Charles Rd
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4301
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4301
Gr: 7-12
6903 E 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-3838
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-3838
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Pride Prep Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
818 E Sprague
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 258-4534
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 6-7
Real School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1300 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6417
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6417
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 4%
11008 N. Newport Hwy
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6005
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6005
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Riverside Achievement Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
34515 N. Newport Highway
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8475
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8475
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Riverside Opportunity Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4120 E. Deer Park-milan Rd.
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8201
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8201
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 10%
210 Seventh St
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
16924 East Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3210
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3210
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Spokane Valley High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Gr: 9-12
Spokane Valley Transition School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Gr: 9-12
Structural Alt Confinement School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1208 W. Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Washington Academy Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12325 E Grace Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Gr: K-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Spokane County, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spokane County, WA include Libby Center, Wilson Elementary School and Hutton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spokane County?
133 public elementary schools are located in Spokane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spokane County?
Spokane County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Spokane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Spokane County include: Westwood Middle School vs. Cheney Middle School, Medical Lake Middle School vs. Cheney Middle School, West Valley City School vs. Centennial Middle School
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