For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 999 students in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitman are Whitman Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Whitman, 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 44% 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 Whitman, Spokane, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5400 N Helena St
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-4320
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6363 N Smith St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane, WA include Whitman Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Whitman, Spokane public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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