For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,039 students in 98126, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98126, WA are Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle Elementary School and Roxhill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98126 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98126, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98126, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
West Seattle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6760 34 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9450
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9450
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Roxhill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7740 34th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9570
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9570
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98126, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98126, WA include Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle Elementary School and Roxhill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98126?
3 public preschools are located in 98126.
What is the racial composition of students in 98126?
98126 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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