For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,014 students in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Whitman are Whitman Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Whitman, Spokane, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5400 N Helena St
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-4320
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6363 N Smith St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane, WA include Whitman Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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