For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 372 students in 98248, WA.
The top ranked public preschool in 98248, WA is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98248 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98248, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98248, WA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Special Services
Special Education School
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Gr: PK | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
98248, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ferndale Family Connections (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5275 Northwest Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: K-10
5275 Northwest Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98248, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98248, WA include Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98248?
4 public preschools are located in 98248.
What is the racial composition of students in 98248?
98248 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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