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Best Bothell Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 8,596 students in Bothell, WA. The top-ranked public preschools in Bothell, WA are Fernwood Elementary School, Tambark Creek Elementary School and Cedar Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bothell, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Bothell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Bothell, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernwood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3933 Jewell Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Tambark Creek Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4419 180th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 302-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Wood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3414 168th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21400 35 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24118 Lockwood Rd
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Shelton View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23400 5 Av W
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 148th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Maywood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19510 104 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Westhill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19515 88 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Woodin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12950 Ne 195 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17000 23rd Ave. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Woodmoor Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12225 Ne 160
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Frank Love Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 224 St Sw
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21615 9 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Northshore Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7735
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
C O Sorenson
Magnet School
19705 88 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5570
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bothell, WA?
How many public preschools are located in Bothell?
16 public preschools are located in Bothell.
What is the racial composition of students in Bothell?
Bothell public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bothell are often viewed compared to one another?

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