For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 398 students in 98040, WA.
The top ranked public preschool in 98040, WA is Northwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 98040 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98040, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98040, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
98040, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98040, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98040, WA include Northwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98040?
1 public preschools are located in 98040.
What is the racial composition of students in 98040?
98040 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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