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Best Schools in Spokane Valley, WA

33 public K-12 schools in Spokane Valley from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

33 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Spokane Valley, WA using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

33
Schools
13,463
Students
Avg Quality
16.9:1
Avg Class Size

How the Spokane Valley Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Spokane Valley, WA enrolls 13,463 students across 33 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 16.9:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Spokane Valley is University High School, scoring 56/100 (C) with 1,410 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Spokane Valley schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Spokane Valley housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Spokane Valley school enrollment varies 50× across entities

Spokane Valley school enrollment ranges from 28 students (lowest) to 1,410 students (highest), a spread of 1,382 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city — small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Spokane Valley student-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 — near the typical range (US average ~16) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 16:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Spokane Valley is typically wider than the Spokane Valley-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. University High School 56 C
2. Central Valley High School 57 C
3. East Valley High School 34 F
4. Evergreen Middle School 56 C
5. Sunrise Elementary 51 C-
6. Greenacres Elementary 58 C
7. Opportunity Elementary 50 C-
8. Riverbend Elementary School 51 C-
9. Greenacres Middle School 46 D
10. Trent School 49 D
11. North Pines Middle School 58 C
12. Horizon Middle School 49 D
13. Chester Elementary School 65 B-
14. Trentwood School 47 D
15. East Valley Middle School 28 F
16. Continuous Curriculum School 51 C-
17. Summit School 58 C
18. Adams Elementary 71 B
19. Bowdish Middle School 57 C
20. Ponderosa Elementary 57 C
21. Central Valley Early Learning Center 43 D
22. University Elementary School 65 B-
23. South Pines Elementary 65 B-
24. Broadway Elementary 63 C+
25. Mcdonald Elementary School 64 C+
26. Progress Elementary School 63 C+
27. Ev Parent Partnership 32 F
28. Stem Academy at Svt 53 C-
29. Central Valley Virtual Learning 54 C-
30. Mica Peak High School 70 B
31. Pratt Academy 47 D
32. West Valley Early Learning Center 39 F
33. Ev Online 10 F
34. Spokane Valley Learning Academy 50 C-
35. School to Life 61 C+
36. Spokane Valley Tech Skills Center 69 B-

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Spokane Valley, WA?

The top-rated school in Spokane Valley is University High School with a quality score of 56/100. There are 33 public schools in Spokane Valley with 13,463 total students.

How many schools are in Spokane Valley, WA?

Spokane Valley has 33 public schools with a total enrollment of 13,463 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 16.9:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.