Top 3 Best Gig Harbor Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,437 students in Gig Harbor, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Gig Harbor, WA are Artondale Elementary School, Purdy Elementary School and Harbor Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gig Harbor, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Gig Harbor have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Gig Harbor, WA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Artondale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6219 40th Street Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Purdy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13815 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Harbor Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4002 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Peninsula Alternative Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gig Harbor, Washington

Gig Harbor, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
3993 Hunt St
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2424
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Gig Harbor, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Gig Harbor, WA include Artondale Elementary School, Purdy Elementary School and Harbor Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gig Harbor?
4 public preschools are located in Gig Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Gig Harbor?
Gig Harbor public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gig Harbor are often viewed compared to one another?

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