For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,372 students in the neighborhood of Five Mile Prairie, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Five Mile Prairie are Highland Middle School and Mead Learning Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Five Mile Prairie, Spokane, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Five Mile Prairie, Spokane, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3515 W Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6510
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6510
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mead Learning Options
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8621 N Five Mile Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7700
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7700
Gr: K-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Five Mile Prairie, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Five Mile Prairie, Spokane, WA include Highland Middle School and Mead Learning Options.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Mile Prairie, Spokane?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Mile Prairie, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Five Mile Prairie, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Five Mile Prairie, Spokane public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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