For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 871 students in 99217, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99217, WA are Orchard Prairie Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99217 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99217, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99217, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7626 N. Orchard Prairie Rd.
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-9517
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-9517
Gr: K-7 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N Ferrall St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2500
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6363 N Smith St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
99217, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 99217, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99217, WA include Orchard Prairie Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99217?
3 public elementary schools are located in 99217.
What is the racial composition of students in 99217?
99217 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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