For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,386 students in Mason County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Mason County, WA are Mountain View Elementary School, Belfair Elementary School and Hood Canal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mason County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
534 E. K St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Grades: PK-4
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Belfair Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Ne 22900 Hwy 3
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2233
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2233
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Hood Canal Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 E Spencer Lake Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-2737
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-2737
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Franklin St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
22871 Ne Sr 3
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 275-5207
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 275-5207
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
Mason County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Education Learning Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Choice High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
90 N. Mason School Rd
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
112 E. Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mason County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Mason County, WA include Mountain View Elementary School, Belfair Elementary School and Hood Canal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mason County?
6 public preschools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mason County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mason County include: Hood Canal Elementary School vs. Evergreen Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School vs. Evergreen Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School
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