For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,973 students in 99206, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99206, WA are Sunrise Elementary School, Chester Elementary School and Ness Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99206 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99206, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99206, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary 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
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Elementary 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
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Ness Elementary 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
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3915 S Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4940
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4940
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10105 E Cimmaron Dr
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6450
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
South Pines Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12021 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4400
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bowdish Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2109 S Skipworth Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4700
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
University Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1613 S University Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4650
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11016 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4100
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1010.
Opportunity Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 S Wilbur Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3550
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1111.
North Pines Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-5020
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #1212.
Trent School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3303 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 924-2622
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 924-2622
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 99206, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99206, WA include Sunrise Elementary School, Chester Elementary School and Ness Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99206?
12 public elementary schools are located in 99206.
What is the racial composition of students in 99206?
99206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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