For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 blue ribbon public preschools serving 6,282 students in Washington.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Washington are Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School and Moran Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Washington (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4704 Blakely Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22130 Ne 133rd
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 936-2740
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 936-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Moran Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4224 E 57th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 S Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
University Place Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2708 W Grandview Dr
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Grades: PK-4
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Hilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Fourth Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Grades: PK-2
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #99.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1822 W 7th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #1010.
Selkirk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Rank: #1111.
Nooksack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Breckenridge Rd.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-3321
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1212.
Marvista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19800 Marine View Dr Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4200
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1313.
P C Jantz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 South First Street
Odessa, WA 99159
(509) 982-2603
Odessa, WA 99159
(509) 982-2603
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #1414.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Rank: #1515.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S Lawrence St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1616.
Image Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Ne 131st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6850
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1717.
Camelot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4041 S 298th
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1818.
Columbia High And Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4961b Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Washington include Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School and Moran Prairie Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Washington?
18 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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