Best West Central Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 698 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Central are Bryant Center 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Sharp Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-2990
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1208 Mallen St.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 447-2451
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane, WA include Bryant Center and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Spokane?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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