For the 2025 school year, there are 203 public preschools serving 77,280 students in King County, WA. The top ranked public preschools in King County, WA are Medina Elementary School, Cherry Crest Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in King County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in King County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medina Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8001 Ne 8th St.
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 456-5400
Medina, WA 98039
(425) 456-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Cherry Crest Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12400 N.e. 32nd St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14075 172 Av Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 408-5300
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 408-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1035 - 244th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18101 Avondale Rd Ne
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4100
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4100
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary 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
| 323 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
View Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7047 50 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #88.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-4100
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #99.
Cedar River Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22615 Sweeney Rd Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1010.
Snoqualmie Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
755 Park St
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8050
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1111.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25700 Maple Valley Blk Diam Rd
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1212.
Jing Mei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22150 Ne 156 Pl
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4400
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
144 Nw 80 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1400
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
North Beach Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9018 24 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1510
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1510
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4030 86th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 841-8740
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 841-8740
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #1717.
Moorlands Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15115 84 Av Ne
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 408-5100
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 408-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1818.
Alki Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3010 59 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9050
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17900 Ne 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hollywood Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17110 148 Av Ne
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-4700
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #2121.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15025 Se 117th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #2222.
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20510 49th Drive Se
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-8700
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #2323.
Clyde Hill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9601 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #2424.
Maywood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19510 104 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5000
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #2525.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17020 Se 134th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #2626.
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 151st Place Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6100
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary 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
| 468 students
Rank: #2929.
Fairmount Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 Sw Findlay St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9290
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9290
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
B F Day Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3921 Linden Av N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-6010
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-6010
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Cottage Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15940 Avondale Rd Ne
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4200
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Westhill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19515 88 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5500
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #3333.
Newport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 119th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #3434.
Tops K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Franklin Av E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #3535.
Cedar Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13224 37th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4300
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
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King County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19-21 Transition Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
16642 Cleveland St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 861-3452
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 861-3452
Grades: 12
| n/a students
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
Alternative Junior High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
18603 Bothell Wy Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 489-6244
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 489-6244
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(206) 931-0964
Kent, WA 98031
(206) 931-0964
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 Kersey Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4715
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4715
Grades: 1-12
| 264 students
Best Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Birth To 3 Contracts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2445 3rd Av S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Boyer Clinic Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1850 Boyer Ave East
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK
| n/a students
The Bridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Bsd Vocational Edcareer Education Options High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Career Development Learning Cente (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way Ste 125
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Career Education Options High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
16101 Greenwood Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Grades: 11
| 220 students
Career Link High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2445 3 Av S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Cascade Parent Partnership Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Childhaven (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
650 South Orcas Street
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Childhaven Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Children's Institute For Learning Differences (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4030 86th Ave Se Suite F
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 945-2084
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 945-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Destiny Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson Street
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
29300 Ne 150th St
Duvall, WA 98019
(425) 844-4900
Duvall, WA 98019
(425) 844-4900
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Grades: PK
| 60 students
4255 153rd Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Education Service Centers (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Eeu Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4160 86th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3325
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3325
Grades: PK-4
| 4 students
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Evening School (Marshall) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4400 Interlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Excel Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson St Ste 318
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Excel Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Grades: 7-10
| 188 students
Experimental Education Unit Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
First Place Scholars Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in King County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in King County, WA include Medina Elementary School, Cherry Crest Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. King County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public preschools are located in King County?
203 public preschools are located in King County.
What is the racial composition of students in King County?
King County public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in King County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in King County include: Shadow Lake Elementary School vs. Tahoma Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School vs. Leschi Elementary School, Tukwila Elementary School vs. Thorndyke Elementary School
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