For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 881 students in Elma, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elma, WA are Elma Elementary School and Mary M. Knight School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elma, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Elma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elma, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elma Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Monte-elma Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Elma, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elma, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elma, WA include Elma Elementary School and Mary M. Knight School.
How many public preschools are located in Elma?
2 public preschools are located in Elma.
What is the racial composition of students in Elma?
Elma public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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