Best Downtown Spokane Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 84 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Spokane, Spokane, WA.
The neighborhood of Downtown Spokane, Spokane, WA public schools have a diversity score of 0.59, which is less than the Washington public school average of 0.69.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Spokane, Spokane, WA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lumen High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
718 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
200 N. Bernard
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 340-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Spokane, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Spokane, Spokane, WA include Lumen High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Spokane, Spokane?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Spokane, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Spokane, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Downtown Spokane, Spokane public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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