For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 8,801 students in Benton County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Benton County, WA are Orchard Elementary School, Amon Creek Elementary School and White Bluffs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Benton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Gala Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Amon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18 Center Parkway
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
White Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Jason Lee Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #66.
Tapteal Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 N 62nd Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #88.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2514 West 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #99.
Fuerza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #1010.
Kiona-benton City Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1111.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213504 E Cougar Rd
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7577
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7577
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1212.
Eastgate Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 East 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1313.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Dawes Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1414.
Amistad Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 S Kent St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 848 students
Rank: n/an/a
832 Park Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-2020
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-2020
Grades: PK-2
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 S Conway Pl
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Grades: PK
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
1525 Hunt
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6082
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6082
Grades: PK
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Prosser Falls Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1500 Grant Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1820
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Benton County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Benton County, WA include Orchard Elementary School, Amon Creek Elementary School and White Bluffs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benton County?
19 public preschools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Benton County include: Orchard Elementary School vs. White Bluffs Elementary School, Kiona-benton City Primary School vs. White Bluffs Elementary School, Amon Creek Elementary School vs. White Bluffs Elementary School
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