For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 844 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA.
The top ranked public schools in West Central are Bryant Center, The Community School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bryant Center
Alternative 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
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
The Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3810
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Sharp Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-2990
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-2990
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
Public Safety Building, 1100 W
Spokane, WA 99260
(509) 477-2451
Spokane, WA 99260
(509) 477-2451
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1208 Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 W. College Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7309
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7309
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1603 N Belt St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7221
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7221
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA include Bryant Center, The Community School and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane?
the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.

How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.

February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.