For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,751 students in 98502, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98502, WA are Griffin School, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98502 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98502, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98502, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Griffin School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Grades: PK-8
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1919 Road Sixty Five Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Plymouth St Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mclane Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Delphi Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98502, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98502, WA include Griffin School, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98502?
4 public preschools are located in 98502.
What is the racial composition of students in 98502?
98502 public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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