For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,655 students in Chelan County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chelan County, WA are Vale Elementary School, Manson Elementary School and Paul Rumburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelan County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Chelan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chelan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Pioneer Avenue
Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-2211
Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-2211
Gr: PK-4 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Manson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 Totem Pole Road
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9502
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9502
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Paul Rumburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Entiat Way
Entiat, WA 98822
(509) 784-1800
Entiat, WA 98822
(509) 784-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
324 E Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Gr: PK | 52 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
10001 School Street
Peshastin, WA 98847
(509) 548-5832
Peshastin, WA 98847
(509) 548-5832
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education School
Special Education School
112 So. Elliott Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Gr: PK-9 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Chelan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chelan Prepatory High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
324 East Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
Po Box A
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9585
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9585
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
North Central Technical Skills Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
327 East Penny Rd
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Valley Academy Of Learning (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1911 N Wenatche Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Gr: K-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chelan County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chelan County, WA include Vale Elementary School, Manson Elementary School and Paul Rumburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chelan County?
7 public preschools are located in Chelan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelan County?
Chelan County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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