Best Public Schools in Fairchild AFB, WA

Summary:

Fairchild AFB, Washington, is served by a single public elementary school, Michael Anderson Elementary School, which educates approximately 459 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Medical Lake School District.

Michael Anderson Elementary stands out for its particularly strong performance in science and math, consistently ranking in the top third of Washington elementary schools. Its 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 76% far exceeds the state average, and overall math scores are also above both district and state levels. While English Language Arts performance is close to the state average, the school shows a notable pattern of improvement, with 4th and 5th graders performing significantly better than 3rd graders, suggesting effective academic support as students progress.

The school benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio and stable resources, contributing to its consistent 3-4 star rating. For parents in this military community, the school offers a well-regarded educational environment with clear strengths in STEM subjects. Its performance trajectory indicates a focus on helping students achieve growth, particularly between 3rd and 4th grade, making it a solid cornerstone for elementary education in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Michael Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 W. Fairchild Highway	Fairchild AFB	99011	Spokane County	Medical Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 565-3600	459	32	14.5	33.1%	260 (56.6%)	18 (3.9%)	105 (22.9%)	14 (3.1%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	52 (11.3%)	65.5	374^th of 1160 public elementary schools	67.8%		66.1	366^th of 1168 public elementary schools	68.7%	8	76.1	76.1	35.6	65.2	58.7	51.7	42.4	70.2	60.9	56.6	87.2	91.0	91.0	91.0	91.0	92.3	89.7	93.6	92.3	92.3	$19,058	$320	$18,738

Cities Near Fairchild AFB

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Airway Heights	3.02 mi	1	282^nd
Medical Lake	4.39 mi	4	55^th
Cheney	6.24 mi	10	190^th
Spokane	7.13 mi	103	149^th
Reardan	10.63 mi	3	90^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.