For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,655 students in Chelan County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Chelan County, WA are Vale Elementary School, Manson Elementary School and Paul Rumburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelan County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Chelan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chelan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vale Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Pioneer Avenue
Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-2211
Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-2211
Grades: PK-4
| 611 students
Rank: #22.
Manson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 Totem Pole Road
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9502
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9502
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Paul Rumburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Entiat Way
Entiat, WA 98822
(509) 784-1800
Entiat, WA 98822
(509) 784-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
324 E Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 S Hill Street
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-3140
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-3140
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
10001 School Street
Peshastin, WA 98847
(509) 548-5832
Peshastin, WA 98847
(509) 548-5832
Grades: PK-2
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education School
Special Education School
112 So. Elliott Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Grades: PK-9
| 159 students
Chelan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chelan Prepatory High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
324 East Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Po Box A
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9585
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9585
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
North Central Technical Skills Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
327 East Penny Rd
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Valley Academy Of Learning (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1911 N Wenatche Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Grades: K-12
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chelan County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Chelan County, WA include Vale Elementary School, Manson Elementary School and Paul Rumburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chelan County?
7 public preschools are located in Chelan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelan County?
Chelan County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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