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Best Lakewood Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,544 students in Lakewood, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lakewood, WA are Carter Lake Elementary School, Lake Louise Elementary School and Idlewild Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lakewood, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3420 Lincoln Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Idlewild Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7802 83rd Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7801 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Dower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7817 Dower Rd West
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Hope Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10501 47th Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Tillicum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Four Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9101 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Tyee Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11920 Seminole Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Park Lodge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 100th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Clover Park Early Learning Program
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Gr: PK | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Gr: PK-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lakewood, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lakewood, WA include Carter Lake Elementary School, Lake Louise Elementary School and Idlewild Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lakewood?
13 public preschools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?

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