For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 994 students in Sammamish, WA. The top-ranked public preschools in Sammamish, WA are Rachel Carson Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sammamish, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Sammamish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sammamish, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1035 - 244th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-4100
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sammamish, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sammamish, WA include Rachel Carson Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School. Sammamish has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public preschools are located in Sammamish?
2 public preschools are located in Sammamish.
What is the racial composition of students in Sammamish?
Sammamish public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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