For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 654 students in 98122, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98122, WA are Leschi Elementary School and Bailey Gatzert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98122 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98122, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98122, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leschi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 32 Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2950
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2950
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E Yesler Wy
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2810
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
98122, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Interagency King C W T Career Dev High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Interagency Mercer Street High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Interagency New Holly High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Interagency United Indians (ii-wa High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 10-11
| 2 students
Interagency Youth Build High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
Seattle Central Community Coll
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 587-3893
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 587-3893
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Seahawks Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
810 18 Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 720-3492
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 720-3492
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
1700 E Union St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3230
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3230
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98122, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98122, WA include Leschi Elementary School and Bailey Gatzert Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98122?
2 public preschools are located in 98122.
What is the racial composition of students in 98122?
98122 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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