For the 2025 school year, there are 56 public preschools serving 19,000 students in Spokane, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Spokane, WA are Wilson Elementary School, Hutton Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spokane, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Spokane have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Spokane, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
911 W 25th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hutton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
908 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Moran Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4224 E 57th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 E. 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3525 S. Pines Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hamblen Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 E Thurston Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mullan Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2616 E 63rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3800
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 W Holyoke Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 W Hallett Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 W 14th Ave
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-4040
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10105 E Cimmaron Dr
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6450
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
South Pines Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12021 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4400
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2909-e 37 Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2000
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4102 W Woodside Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5100 W Shawnee Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-4600
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
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: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
University Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1613 S University Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4650
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2626.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3322 E 22nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3300
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N Ferrall St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2500
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11016 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4100
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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: #3131.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5400 N Helena St
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-4320
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Opportunity Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1109 S Wilbur Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3550
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3434.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Providence Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-3500
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3535.
Bemiss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2323 E Bridgeport Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-2300
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Spokane, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Morning Star Boys Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3621 S Fancher Rd
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 353-5357
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 353-5357
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
Alternative School Crosswalk (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
525 W 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6401
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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%
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%
Deaconess Hospital Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
800 W 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 354-6401
Gr: K-11 | 1 student
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%
3754 W Indian Trail Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-7041
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-7041
Gr: 5-12
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%
Hillyard Preschool (Cape) (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
4410 N Market St
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6330
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6330
Gr: PK | 22 students Minority enrollment: 31%
2917 W. Fort George Wright Dri
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Gr: 9-12
612 S. Mcdonald Rd.
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Mead Alternative High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
529 W Hastings
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6900
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
6903 E 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-3838
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-3838
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Pride Prep Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
818 E Sprague
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 258-4534
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 6-7
Pride Prep School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
811 E. Sprague, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Gr: 6-12 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Real School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1300 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6417
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6417
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 4%
11008 N. Newport Hwy
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6005
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6005
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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%
Spokane Valley High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Gr: 9-12
Spokane Valley Transition School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Gr: 9-12
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%
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
West Valley Shared Learning (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2836
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2836
Gr: 5-9 | 17 students
Wv Help (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7401 E. Mission
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2160
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2160
Gr: K-9 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Spokane, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Spokane, WA include Wilson Elementary School, Hutton Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Spokane?
56 public preschools are located in Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in Spokane?
Spokane public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Spokane are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Spokane include: Longfellow Elementary School vs. Logan Elementary School, Finch Elementary School vs. Browne Elementary School, Regal Elementary School vs. Windsor Elementary School
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