Best Northtown Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 806 students in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northtown are Ridgeview Elementary School and Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane, WA public preschools 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 33% 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 Northtown, Spokane, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5610 N. Maple
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Longfellow Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane, WA include Ridgeview Elementary School and Willard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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