For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 879 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in West Central are Bryant Center, The Community School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
The Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3810
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3810
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Sharp Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-2990
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-2990
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Public Safety Building, 1100 W
Spokane, WA 99260
(509) 477-2451
Spokane, WA 99260
(509) 477-2451
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1208 Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
1101 W. College Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7309
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7309
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Structural Alt Confinement School
Alternative School
1208 W. Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA include Bryant Center, The Community School and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane?
the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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