For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,085 students in 98115, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98115, WA are View Ridge Elementary School, Thornton Creek Elementary School and Sacajawea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98115 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98115, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98115, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
View Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7047 50 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 20 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5550
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Sand Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6208 60 Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-2100
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98115, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98115, WA include View Ridge Elementary School, Thornton Creek Elementary School and Sacajawea Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98115?
4 public preschools are located in 98115.
What is the racial composition of students in 98115?
98115 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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