For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 394 students in the neighborhood of Emerson Garfield, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Emerson Garfield are Spokane Public Montessori and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Emerson Garfield, Spokane, WA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Emerson Garfield, Spokane, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spokane Public Montessori
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 West Knox Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6404
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6404
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2700
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Emerson Garfield, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Emerson Garfield, Spokane, WA include Spokane Public Montessori and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Emerson Garfield, Spokane?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Emerson Garfield, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Emerson Garfield, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Emerson Garfield, Spokane public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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