Best 99005 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,574 students in 99005, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 735 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 99005, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99005, WA are Midway Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School and Mountainside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99005 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99005, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 99005, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
821 E Midway Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6700
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Colbert Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4625 E Greenbluff Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6300
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Mountainside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4717 E Day Mt. Spokane Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 99005, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 99005, WA include Midway Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School and Mountainside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 99005?
3 public schools are located in 99005.
What percentage of students in 99005 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 99005 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99005?
99005 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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