Best 99217 Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 764 students in 99217, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 99217, WA are 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 preschools in zipcode 99217 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 99217, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 99217, WA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 N Ferrall St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6363 N Smith St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 99217 Washington

99217, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sia Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2706 E Queen
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 258-4534
Gr: K-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 99217, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 99217, WA include Cooper Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99217?
2 public preschools are located in 99217.
What is the racial composition of students in 99217?
99217 public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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