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Best Public Schools in Spokane Valley, WA


At a glance
33
Schools
14,308
Students
2
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedSpokane Valley Technical21st of 438 Washington high schools
Biggest riser
University Elementary School up 206 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Mica Peak High School 7.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

Spokane Valley, Washington is served by 33 public schools across two main districts, Central Valley School District and East Valley School District (Spokane), educating roughly 12,500 students from elementary through high school, including several alternative and virtual programs.

There is a notable performance gap between the two districts, with Central Valley School District schools generally outperforming those in East Valley School District (Spokane) on state tests. Standout schools include the highly-ranked STEM Academy at SVT and Sunrise Elementary, while others like Trent School and North Pines Middle School face significant academic challenges. Specialized K-8 programs like Continuous Curriculum School and Summit School also perform well.

Key takeaways for parents include the wide variation in middle school performance, a common struggle with math proficiency at the high school level, and the strong performance of several specialized programs. Graduation rates are high, particularly at University High School. The data shows a community with pockets of educational excellence alongside areas needing support, offering diverse options from traditional to virtual and technical education.

Ranking:
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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.

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