For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 583 students in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Balboa are Balboa Elementary School and Indian Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Balboa Elementary 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
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4102 W Woodside Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA include Balboa Elementary School and Indian Trail Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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