For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 704 students in Skagit County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Skagit County, WA is Mount Vernon Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skagit County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Skagit County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Skagit County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Becc
Special Education School
927 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Good Beginnings Center
Special Education School
780 Cook Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 855-3565
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 855-3565
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services School
Special Education School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4151
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4151
Gr: PK | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
1200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1550
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1550
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Skagit County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Skagit County, WA include Mount Vernon Special Education.
How many public preschools are located in Skagit County?
6 public preschools are located in Skagit County.
What is the racial composition of students in Skagit County?
Skagit County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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