For the 2025 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 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
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 51±¬ÁÏs (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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