For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,204 students in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libby Center
Special Education School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Spokane Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Frances Scott Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3737 E 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 353-4538
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 353-4538
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-2800
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA include Libby Center, Spokane Virtual Academy and Frances Scott Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane?
5 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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