Best 99206 Washington Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,735 students in 99206, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 99206, WA are Sunrise Elementary School, Chester Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99206 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 99206, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 99206, WA Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3525 S. Pines Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10105 E Cimmaron Dr
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
South Pines Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12021 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
University Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1613 S University Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11016 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Opportunity Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 S Wilbur Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Trent School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3303 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 924-2622
Gr: PK-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Valley Early Learning Center
Special Education School
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite C
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 228-5810
Gr: PK | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 99206, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 99206, WA include Sunrise Elementary School, Chester Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99206?
9 public preschools are located in 99206.
What is the racial composition of students in 99206?
99206 public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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