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Best Spokane Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 55 public preschools serving 18,659 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 45% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Spokane, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
911 W 25th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hutton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
908 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3030
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Moran Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4224 E 57th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
123 E. 37th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3525 S. Pines Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hamblen Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 E Thurston Ave
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 354-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mullan Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2616 E 63rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3010 W Holyoke Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5504 W Hallett Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Finch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3717 N Milton St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3520 W. Bismark
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 W 14th Ave
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10105 E Cimmaron Dr
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
South Pines Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12021 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2909-e 37 Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Browne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5102 N Driscoll Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4102 W Woodside Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Spokane Public Montessori
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 West Knox Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6404
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5100 W Shawnee Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2323.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1512 S Mcdonald Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Trentwood School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14701 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
University Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1613 S University Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2626.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3322 E 22nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2727.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 N Ferrall St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11016 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5610 N. Maple
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3030.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 N Helena St
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3131.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
222 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3232.
Opportunity Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 S Wilbur Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3333.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E Providence Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
Bemiss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2323 E Bridgeport Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3535.
Spokane Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 30%
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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?
55 public preschools are located in Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in Spokane?
Spokane public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Spokane are often viewed compared to one another?

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