For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,314 students in 99218, WA (there are , serving 143 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 99218, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99218, WA are Mead Senior High School, Brentwood Elementary School and Lumen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99218 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 99218, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99218, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mead Senior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 W Hastings Rd
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-7000
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,805 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 W Regina Ave
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6200
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6200
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Lumen High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
99218, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mead Alternative High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
529 W Hastings
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6900
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
11008 N. Newport Hwy
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6005
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6005
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99218, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 99218, WA include Mead Senior High School, Brentwood Elementary School and Lumen High School.
How many public schools are located in 99218?
3 public schools are located in 99218.
What percentage of students in 99218 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 99218 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99218?
99218 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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