For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,687 students in 98901, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98901, WA are East Valley Elementary School, Barge-lincoln Elementary School and Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98901 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98901, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98901, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Barge-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 E I St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 S 8th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
98901, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Yakima Open Doors (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1120 S 18th St, Portable A
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98901, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98901, WA include East Valley Elementary School, Barge-lincoln Elementary School and Adams Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98901?
3 public preschools are located in 98901.
What is the racial composition of students in 98901?
98901 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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