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Spokane School Districts & Homes

Find your perfect family home in Spokane's top-rated school districts. From Central Valley's excellence to Mead's growth, discover neighborhoods where your children can thrive academically with expert guidance from Joey Costello.

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Spokane School Districts

What Makes a Great School District?

When choosing a home, school quality is often the top priority for families. Here's what to evaluate when comparing Spokane school districts.

Academic Performance

State test scores, graduation rates, and college readiness metrics

Class Sizes

Student-teacher ratios and individual attention opportunities

Special Programs

Advanced Placement, STEM, arts, and career technical education

Growth & Investment

New facilities, technology, and educational improvements

Extracurriculars

Sports, clubs, music, drama, and leadership opportunities

Location & Safety

Neighborhood safety, transportation, and community involvement

Spokane Area School Districts

Compare the top school districts in the Spokane area. Each offers unique strengths and serves different communities and family needs.

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Central Valley School District

(9/10)
Enrollment: ~13,000 students
Location: Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake
Home Prices: $400K - $850K
Community: Diverse, family-oriented community
Top test scoresExcellent graduation ratesStrong STEM programsAward-winning athletics

Elementary Schools:

  • Evergreen Elementary
  • Ponderosa Elementary
  • Sullivan Elementary

Middle Schools:

  • Greenacres Middle
  • University High
  • Horizon Middle

High Schools:

  • Central Valley High
  • University High School

Special Programs:

  • International Baccalaureate
  • STEM Focus
  • Advanced Placement
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Mead School District

(8/10)
Enrollment: ~10,500 students
Location: North Spokane, Colbert
Home Prices: $350K - $700K
Community: Growing suburban families
Strong academicsExcellent sports programsGrowing districtNew facilities

Elementary Schools:

  • Brentwood Elementary
  • Meadow Ridge Elementary
  • Prairie View Elementary

Middle Schools:

  • Northwood Middle
  • Mead Middle School

High Schools:

  • Mead High School
  • Mt. Spokane High School

Special Programs:

  • Running Start
  • Technical Education
  • Advanced Placement
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West Valley School District

(8/10)
Enrollment: ~6,800 students
Location: West Valley, Millwood
Home Prices: $300K - $650K
Community: Close-knit community feel
Small class sizesCommunity focusedStrong parent involvementQuality facilities

Elementary Schools:

  • Centennial Elementary
  • West Valley Elementary
  • Sunrise Elementary

Middle Schools:

  • West Valley Middle School

High Schools:

  • West Valley High School

Special Programs:

  • Career & Technical Education
  • Dual Credit
  • Leadership Programs
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Spokane Public Schools

(7/10)
Enrollment: ~29,000 students
Location: City of Spokane
Home Prices: $250K - $600K
Community: Diverse urban community
Diverse opportunitiesMagnet programsUrban schoolsCultural diversity

Elementary Schools:

  • Balboa Elementary
  • Holmes Elementary
  • Jefferson Elementary

Middle Schools:

  • Glover Middle
  • Yasuhara Middle
  • Sacajawea Middle

High Schools:

  • Lewis & Clark High
  • Ferris High
  • North Central High

Special Programs:

  • Magnet Schools
  • International Studies
  • Arts Programs
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Medical Lake School District

(7/10)
Enrollment: ~1,800 students
Location: Medical Lake area
Home Prices: $280K - $550K
Community: Small town, family values
Small town feelPersonal attentionStrong communityAffordable housing

Elementary Schools:

  • Hallett Elementary
  • Medical Lake Elementary

Middle Schools:

  • Medical Lake Middle School

High Schools:

  • Medical Lake High School

Special Programs:

  • Agriculture Education
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Personalized Learning
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Cheney School District

(8/10)
Enrollment: ~3,200 students
Location: Cheney, near EWU
Home Prices: $300K - $580K
Community: University community influence
University townAcademic focusStrong artsCollege preparation

Elementary Schools:

  • Betz Elementary
  • Sunset Elementary
  • Windsor Elementary

Middle Schools:

  • Cheney Middle School

High Schools:

  • Cheney High School

Special Programs:

  • College Prep
  • Arts Programs
  • University Partnerships

Top Family Neighborhoods

These neighborhoods combine excellent schools with family-friendly amenities and strong home values.

Liberty Lake (Central Valley)

(9/10)
$500K - $900K

Premium community with excellent schools and luxury amenities

Top-rated elementary
New high school
Family amenities
Safe neighborhoods

Spokane Valley (Central Valley)

(9/10)
$400K - $700K

Diverse neighborhoods within the highly-rated Central Valley district

Multiple school options
Established neighborhoods
Shopping centers
Family parks

North Spokane (Mead)

(8/10)
$350K - $650K

Suburban feel with excellent schools and newer homes

Growing district
New construction
Mountain views
Rural feel

West Valley

(8/10)
$300K - $550K

Close-knit community with strong schools and family values

Small class sizes
Community involvement
Affordable housing
Local character

Smart Home Search Tips

Important considerations when buying a home for school district access

Research school boundaries - they can change
Visit schools during the day to observe
Check recent test scores and trends
Consider future enrollment projections
Look at both elementary and high school zones
Factor in commute to school vs. work
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