For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,818 students in 98258, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98258, WA are Hillcrest Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98258 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98258, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98258, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9315 4th St Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1545
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1545
Grades: PK-5
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1033 91st Ave Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1520
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1520
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3220 113th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1585
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3411 99th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1535
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1535
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: n/an/a
9215 29th St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1643
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1643
Grades: PK
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98258, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98258, WA include Hillcrest Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98258?
5 public preschools are located in 98258.
What is the racial composition of students in 98258?
98258 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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