For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,300 students in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Balboa are Balboa Elementary School, Indian Trail Elementary School and Salk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Balboa, 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 W Holyoke Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4102 W Woodside Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Salk Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6411 N Alberta St
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-5600
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane, WA include Balboa Elementary School, Indian Trail Elementary School and Salk Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane?
the neighborhood of Balboa, Spokane public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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