For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,574 students in 99005, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99005, WA are Midway Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School and Mountainside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99005 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99005, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99005, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
821 E Midway Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6700
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6700
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Colbert Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4625 E Greenbluff Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6300
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6300
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Mountainside Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4717 E Day Mt. Spokane Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-7400
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 99005, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99005, WA include Midway Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School and Mountainside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99005?
3 public elementary schools are located in 99005.
What is the racial composition of students in 99005?
99005 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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