Best Northwest Spokane Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,263 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Spokane, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Northwest Spokane are Westview Elementary School, Browne Elementary School and Audubon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Spokane, 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 33% 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 Northwest Spokane, Spokane, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3520 W. Bismark
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Browne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5102 N Driscoll Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 W Carlisle Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
5020 W Wellesley
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 824-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Spokane, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Spokane, Spokane, WA include Westview Elementary School, Browne Elementary School and Audubon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Spokane, Spokane?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Spokane, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Spokane, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Northwest Spokane, Spokane public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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