For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,630 students in Yelm, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Yelm, WA are Mill Pond Elementary School, Mckenna Elementary School and Southworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yelm, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Yelm have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Yelm, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 Mill Rd. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Mckenna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35120 Sr 507 Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Southworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13849 Yelm Hwy Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fort Stevens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16525 100th Way Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Yelm Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16535 110th Ave. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6261
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
Lackamas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16240 Bald Hill Rd
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 894-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Yelm, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Yelm, WA include Mill Pond Elementary School, Mckenna Elementary School and Southworth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Yelm?
6 public preschools are located in Yelm.
What is the racial composition of students in Yelm?
Yelm public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Yelm are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Yelm include: Southworth Elementary School vs. Mill Pond Elementary School, Fort Stevens Elementary School vs. Yelm Prairie Elementary School, Fort Stevens Elementary School vs. Mill Pond Elementary School
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