For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 781 students in Spokane County, WA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Spokane County, WA are Spokane International Academy and Lumen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spokane County, WA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Spokane County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Spokane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Grades: K-10
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Lumen High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Spokane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Morning Star Boys Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3621 S Fancher Rd
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 353-5357
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 353-5357
Grades: 6-11
| 7 students
Alternative School Crosswalk (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
525 W 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6401
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
The Bridge Spec School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2610 W Northwest Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6401
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
1512 N Barker Rd
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 228-5380
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 228-5380
Grades: K
| 221 students
Children First (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3808 N Sullivan Rd Bldg
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Grades: PK
| n/a students
The Connection School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3415 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Deaconess Hospital Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
800 W 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 354-6401
Grades: K-11
| 1 students
4920 N Progress Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Grades: 3-8
| 6 students
East Valley School District Homelink (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
14701 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5097
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5097
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
3754 W Indian Trail Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-7041
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-7041
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Freeman Cva School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
15001 S. Jackson Rd
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3239
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3239
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Ged Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3415 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9504
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9504
Grades: 12
| 14 students
Hillyard Preschool (Cape) (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
4410 N Market St
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6330
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6330
Grades: PK
| 22 students
2917 W. Fort George Wright Dri
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
612 S. Mcdonald Rd.
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Mead Alternative High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
529 W Hastings
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6900
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
2323 E Farwell Road
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7650
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7650
Grades: PK
| n/a students
250 South Prentis
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3500
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3500
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Medicine Wheel Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7110
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7110
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
6011 North Chase Rd
Newman Lake, WA 99025
(509) 226-1379
Newman Lake, WA 99025
(509) 226-1379
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Phoenix Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10103 West Charles Rd
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4301
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4301
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
6903 E 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-3838
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-3838
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Pride Prep Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
818 E Sprague
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 258-4534
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Pride Prep School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
811 E. Sprague, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Real School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1300 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6417
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6417
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
11008 N. Newport Hwy
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6005
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6005
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Riverside Achievement Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
34515 N. Newport Highway
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8475
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8475
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Riverside Opportunity Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4120 E. Deer Park-milan Rd.
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8201
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8201
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
210 Seventh St
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Sia Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2706 E Queen
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 258-4534
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 258-4534
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
16924 East Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3210
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3210
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Spokane Valley High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Spokane Valley Transition School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Structural Alt Confinement School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1208 W. Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Washington Academy Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12325 E Grace Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Grades: K-12
| 340 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Spokane County, WA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Spokane County, WA include Spokane International Academy and Lumen High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Spokane County?
2 public charter schools are located in Spokane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spokane County?
Spokane County public charter schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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