For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 896 students in 99217, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 214 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 99217, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99217, WA are Orchard Prairie Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99217 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99217, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99217, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7626 N. Orchard Prairie Rd.
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-9517
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-9517
Gr: K-7 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6363 N Smith St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1810 N Greene St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 533-7326
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 533-7326
Gr: 12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99217, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 99217, WA include Orchard Prairie Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 99217?
4 public schools are located in 99217.
What percentage of students in 99217 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 99217 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99217?
99217 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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