For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,251 students in Cheney, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cheney, WA are Betz Elementary School, Phil Snowdon Elementary School and Salnave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheney, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cheney have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Cheney, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betz Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 N 7th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Phil Snowdon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6323 S Holly Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Salnave Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Salnave Road
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Homeworks
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 4th Street
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4586
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4586
Gr: K-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Cheney Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Betz
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4400
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Win Academy
Alternative School
460 N. 6th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4559
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4559
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cheney, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cheney, WA include Betz Elementary School, Phil Snowdon Elementary School and Salnave Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cheney?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cheney.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheney?
Cheney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cheney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cheney include: Betz Elementary School vs. Phil Snowdon Elementary School
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