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Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Washington

The average student-teacher ratio in Washington public preschools is approximately 16:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 5:1 12:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Washington (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Rank: #22.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
10520 E. Hwy. 12
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
308 School Drive
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Skykomish Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
105 6th St. N
Skykomish, WA 98288
(206) 677-2623
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Sprague Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-4
S. 512 F St
Sprague, WA 99032
(509) 257-2591
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Licton Springs K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
3015 Nw 68th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
North River School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
2867 North River Rd
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Central Educational Services
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK
4888 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2012
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Mountain View Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Special Educational School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Columbia High And Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
4961b Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
4525 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
810 North Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Lind Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
206 W 3rd St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3481
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Mansfield Elementary And High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
491 Road 14 N.e.
Mansfield, WA 98830
(509) 683-1012
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Palouse Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Sand Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
6208 60 Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-2100
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Wishram High And Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
135 Bunn Street
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Colton School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
George T. Daniel Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
11310 Se 248th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7615
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
320 Bunnell St.
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Loon Lake Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
4001 Maple Street
Loon Lake, WA 99148
(509) 233-2212
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
1058 E Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3020
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Onion Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-8
2006 Lotze Creek Rd
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 732-4240
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
1114 Palisades Rd
Palisades, WA 98845
(509) 884-8071
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Rising Star Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-7500
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Tekoa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
200 N Broadway
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-2781
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
West Seattle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
6760 34 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9450
Rank: #33 - 6033. - 60.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
6363 N Smith St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 354-2100
Rank: #33 - 6033. - 60.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
2020 W Carlisle Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-2140
Rank: #33 - 6033. - 60.
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
1301 E Yesler Wy
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2810
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