For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 607 students in Mead, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mead, WA are Meadow Ridge Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mead, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mead have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mead, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 N Freya St
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6600
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3525 E Hastings Road
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6810
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6810
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Mead, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2323 E Farwell Road
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7650
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7650
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mead, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mead, WA include Meadow Ridge Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mead?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mead.
What is the racial composition of students in Mead?
Mead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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