Top 10 Best Lakewood Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,517 students in Lakewood, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lakewood, WA are Carter Lake Elementary School, Idlewild Elementary School and Oakbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lakewood, WA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carter Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3420 Lincoln Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Oakbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7802 83rd Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Louise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Dower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7817 Dower Rd West
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
Custer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7801 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Hope Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10501 47th Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Tyee Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11920 Seminole Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #99.
Tillicum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #1010.
Park Lodge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 100th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1111.
Four Heroes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9101 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clover Park Early Learning Program
Magnet School
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Grades: PK
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
Magnet School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lakewood, Washington

Lakewood, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4010 Woodbrook Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 589-7765
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3230 85th St So
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lakewood, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lakewood, WA include Carter Lake Elementary School, Idlewild Elementary School and Oakbrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lakewood?
13 public preschools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?

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