For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,468 students in 99205, WA (there are , serving 448 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 99205, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 99205, WA are North Central High School, Finch Elementary School and Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99205 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99205, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99205, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Central High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 N Howard St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6300
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 1,624 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Finch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3717 N Milton St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2600
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3520 W. Bismark
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4300
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Prog
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1807 N. Washington
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Browne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5102 N Driscoll Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2400
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Spokane Public Montessori
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 West Knox Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6404
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6404
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Shadle Park High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4327 N Ash St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6700
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,423 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 W Nebraska Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3600
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5610 N. Maple
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4000
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2700
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Longfellow Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4444
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Carlisle Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2140
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Glover Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 W Longfellow Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-5400
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
5020 W Wellesley
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 824-8000
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 824-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1208 Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1603 N Belt St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7221
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7221
Gr: PK | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
99205, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Bridge Spec School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2610 W Northwest Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6401
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Medicine Wheel Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7110
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7110
Gr: 7-12
Structural Alt Confinement School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1208 W. Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99205, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 99205, WA include North Central High School, Finch Elementary School and Westview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 99205?
17 public schools are located in 99205.
What percentage of students in 99205 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 99205 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99205?
99205 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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