For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,121 students in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Northtown are Madison Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northtown, 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 36% 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 Northtown, Spokane, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 W Nebraska Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3600
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-3600
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5610 N. Maple
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4000
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Longfellow Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4444
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane, WA include Madison Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Willard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Northtown, Spokane public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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