For the 2024-25 school year, there are 130 public elementary schools serving 52,570 students in Spokane County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spokane County, WA are Libby Center, Wilson Elementary School and Hutton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spokane County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spokane County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Spokane County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Libby Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Grades: K-8
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
911 W 25th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Hutton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
908 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Moran Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4224 E 57th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2606 W. Johannsen Rd.
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7810
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7810
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #77.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #88.
Skyline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9911 N Bob Olson Lane
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 867-2300
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 867-2300
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #99.
Freeman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14917 S Jackson Road
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-4791
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-4791
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1010.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23606 E Boone Ave
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-4300
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-4300
Grades: 3-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1212.
Hamblen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 E Thurston Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 515 students
Rank: #1313.
Lakeside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6169 Highway 291
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4100
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #1616.
Windsor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 W Hallett Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1717.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3515 W Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6510
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6510
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #1818.
Summit School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13313 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-3252
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-3252
Grades: K-8
| 351 students
Rank: #1919.
Farwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13005 N Crestline
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6500
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6500
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2020.
Colbert Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 404 students
Rank: #2121.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 E. 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #2222.
Liberty Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 E Country Vista Drive
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-6300
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-6300
Grades: K-2
| 501 students
Rank: #2323.
Chester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3525 S. Pines Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #2424.
Mullan Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2616 E 63rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3800
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 617 students
Rank: #2525.
Balboa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 W Holyoke Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #2626.
Michael Anderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W. Fairchild Highway
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
(509) 565-3600
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
(509) 565-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2727.
Great Northern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3115 N Spotted Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 747-7714
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 747-7714
Grades: K-6
| 38 students
Rank: #2828.
Continuous Curriculum School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16924 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: #2929.
Northwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12908 N Pittsburg St
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7500
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #3030.
Ness Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9612 E Cataldo
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Grades: 1-5
| 254 students
Rank: #3131.
Liberty Jr High & Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29818 S North Pine Creek Rd
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3211
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3211
Grades: PK-8
| 415 students
Rank: #3232.
Selkirk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1409 N Harvest Parkway
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 558-6200
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 558-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #3333.
Betz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 N 7th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #3434.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 W Eddy
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6400
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6400
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #3535.
Brentwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 W Regina Ave
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6200
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6200
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
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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
Independent Technical Real Access To College & Career (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite B
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5970
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5970
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
Medical Lake Endeavors (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
317 N Broad St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3141
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3141
Grades: 6-12
| 22 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
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
Riverpoint Academy (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
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
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 elementary schools in Spokane County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spokane County, WA include Libby Center, Wilson Elementary School and Hutton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spokane County?
130 public elementary schools are located in Spokane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spokane County?
Spokane County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Spokane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Spokane County include: Westwood Middle School vs. Cheney Middle School, Garry Middle School vs. Shaw Middle School, Longfellow Elementary School vs. Logan Elementary School
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