For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,300 students in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Balboa are Balboa Elementary School, Indian Trail Elementary School and Salk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 W Holyoke Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4102 W Woodside Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6411 N Alberta St
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-5600
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA include Balboa Elementary School, Indian Trail Elementary School and Salk Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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