Top 5 Best East Central Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,290 students in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA.
The top ranked public schools in East Central are Libby Center, Spokane Virtual Academy and Frances Scott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Libby Center
Special Education School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Grades: K-8
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Spokane Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Grades: PK-12
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Frances Scott Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3737 E 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 353-4538
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daybreak Alternative School
Alternative School
628 S Cowley St
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-6401
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newesd 101 Open Doors
Alternative School
901 E. 2nd Avenue Suite 100
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 340-7800
Grades: 11-12
| 125 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA include Libby Center, Spokane Virtual Academy and Frances Scott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane?
the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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