For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 781 students in Spokane County, WA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Spokane County, WA are Spokane International Academy and Lumen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spokane County, WA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Spokane County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Spokane County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Gr: K-10 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
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%
Spokane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Morning Star Boys Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3621 S Fancher Rd
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 353-5357
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 353-5357
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
Alternative School Crosswalk (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
525 W 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6401
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
The Bridge Spec School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2610 W Northwest Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6401
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1512 N Barker Rd
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 228-5380
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 228-5380
Gr: K | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Children First (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3808 N Sullivan Rd Bldg
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-1830
Gr: PK
The Connection School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3415 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9501
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Daybreak Alternative School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
628 S Cowley St
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-6401
Gr: 8-12
Deaconess Hospital Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
800 W 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 354-6401
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 354-6401
Gr: K-11 | 1 student
4920 N Progress Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-9383
Gr: 3-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
East Valley School District Homelink (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
14701 E Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5097
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5097
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Ev Online (Closed 2026)
Alternative School
3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg 1
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5010
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5010
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Ev Parent Partnership (Closed 2026)
Alternative School
12325 E Grace Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5001
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 241-5001
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
3754 W Indian Trail Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-7041
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-7041
Gr: 5-12
Freeman Cva School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
15001 S. Jackson Rd
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3239
Rockford, WA 99030
(509) 291-3239
Gr: K-12
Ged Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3415 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9504
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-9504
Gr: 12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Hillyard Preschool (Cape) (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
4410 N Market St
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6330
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-6330
Gr: PK | 22 students Minority enrollment: 31%
2917 W. Fort George Wright Dri
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 279-6000
Gr: 9-12
612 S. Mcdonald Rd.
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4250
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 8%
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%
250 South Prentis
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3500
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(509) 565-3500
Gr: PK-3
Medicine Wheel Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1025 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7110
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-7110
Gr: 7-12
6011 North Chase Rd
Newman Lake, WA 99025
(509) 226-1379
Newman Lake, WA 99025
(509) 226-1379
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Phoenix Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10103 West Charles Rd
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4301
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4301
Gr: 7-12
6903 E 4th Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-3838
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 354-3838
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Pride Prep Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
818 E Sprague
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 258-4534
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 6-7
Pride Prep School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
811 E. Sprague, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Gr: 6-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Real School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1300 W Knox Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6417
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-6417
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 4%
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%
Riverside Achievement Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
34515 N. Newport Highway
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8475
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8475
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Riverside Opportunity Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4120 E. Deer Park-milan Rd.
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8201
Chattaroy, WA 99003
(509) 464-8201
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 10%
210 Seventh St
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
16924 East Wellesley Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3210
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 927-3210
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Spokane Valley High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Spokane County, WA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Spokane County, WA include Spokane International Academy and Lumen High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Spokane County?
2 public charter schools are located in Spokane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spokane County?
Spokane County public charter schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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