For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 468 students in Carnation, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Carnation, WA are Carnation Elementary School and Parade. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carnation, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Carnation 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carnation, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnation Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4550
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Parade
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Grades: PK-12
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carnation, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Carnation, WA include Carnation Elementary School and Parade.
How many public preschools are located in Carnation?
2 public preschools are located in Carnation.
What is the racial composition of students in Carnation?
Carnation public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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