Libby Center

Libby Center is a KG–8 public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 287 students. It earns a composite score of 9.0/10 — rated Exceptional — built on a near-perfect academic score of 10.0 and a growth score of 8.2. Those two figures together signal that students aren't just starting strong; they're continuing to advance year over year.

The school ranks #6 out of 68 public schools in Spokane and #72 of 2,225 public schools across Washington, placing it in the top 3% statewide. For parents comparing schools in the Spokane area, that rank is a meaningful signal: Libby Center consistently delivers academic outcomes that most public schools in the state don't reach. A student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1 gives each student more direct instructional time than the typical public school allows.

At 287 students spread across kindergarten through eighth grade, the school stays small enough for teachers to track individual progress without losing students in the shuffle. For families searching for a high-performing public option that carries through middle school, Libby Center is one of the strongest candidates in the region.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1, Libby Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.