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Best Whitman County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 1,996 students in Whitman County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitman County, WA are Garfield Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitman County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitman County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Whitman County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
810 North Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Gr: PK-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
850 Se Klemgard
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Sw Shirley
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W 301 Nob Hill
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Gr: PK-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Steptoe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12 Tennessee Street
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Palouse Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 Nw Bryant
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Kamiak Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Nw Terre View Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Oakesdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5296
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Tekoa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 N Broadway
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-2781
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Colton School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
308 School Drive
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Whitman County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitman County, WA include Garfield Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whitman County?
12 public preschools are located in Whitman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitman County?
Whitman County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Whitman County are often viewed compared to one another?

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