For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 920 students in 99217, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 329 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 99217, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 99217, WA are Orchard Prairie Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99217 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99217, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99217, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7626 N. Orchard Prairie Rd.
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-9517
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-9517
Grades: K-7
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Cooper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N Ferrall St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2500
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6363 N Smith St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1810 N Greene St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 533-7326
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 533-7326
Grades: 12
| 69 students
99217, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99217, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 99217, WA include Orchard Prairie Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 99217?
4 public schools are located in 99217.
What percentage of students in 99217 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 99217 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99217?
99217 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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