For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,547 students in 99216, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 346 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 99216, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99216, WA are Summit School, Continuous Curriculum School and University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99216 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99216, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99216, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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.
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: #33.
University High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12420 E 32nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-6040
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
East Valley High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15711 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3200
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1512 S Mcdonald Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-5350
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Ev Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12325 E Grace Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5001
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5001
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Trentwood School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14701 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3215
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4920 N Progress Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Gr: 7-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Ev Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg 1
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5010
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5010
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
13208 E. Sprague Avenue
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-5515
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-5515
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99216, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 99216, WA include Summit School, Continuous Curriculum School and University High School.
How many public schools are located in 99216?
10 public schools are located in 99216.
What percentage of students in 99216 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 99216 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99216?
99216 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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