For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 770 students in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in East Central are Spokane Virtual Academy, Frances Scott Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spokane Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Frances Scott Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3737 E 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 353-4538
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 353-4538
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-2800
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA include Spokane Virtual Academy, Frances Scott Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane?
the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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