For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,351 students in 98146, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98146, WA are Arbor Heights Elementary School, Shorewood Elementary School and White Center Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98146 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98146, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98146, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbor Heights Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 Sw 104th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 252-9250
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 252-9250
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Shorewood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4900
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
White Center Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10015 6th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5200
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Mount View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10811 12th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4500
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Hazel Valley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 Sw 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-3900
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98146, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98146, WA include Arbor Heights Elementary School, Shorewood Elementary School and White Center Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98146?
5 public preschools are located in 98146.
What is the racial composition of students in 98146?
98146 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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