For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 698 students in 99216, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 99216, WA are Mcdonald Elementary School and Trentwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99216 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 99216, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99216, WA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1512 S Mcdonald Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-5350
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Trentwood School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14701 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3215
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
99216, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Children First (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3808 N Sullivan Rd Bldg
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Gr: PK
The Connection School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3415 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
4920 N Progress Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Gr: 3-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
East Valley School District Homelink (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
14701 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5097
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5097
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Ged Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3415 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9504
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9504
Gr: 12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 14%
612 S. Mcdonald Rd.
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 8%
16924 East Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3210
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3210
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Washington Academy Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12325 E Grace Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Gr: K-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 99216, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 99216, WA include Mcdonald Elementary School and Trentwood School.
How many public preschools are located in 99216?
2 public preschools are located in 99216.
What is the racial composition of students in 99216?
99216 public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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