For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 725 students in 98363, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98363, WA are Hamilton Elementary School and Dry Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98363 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98363, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 98363, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1822 W 7th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Rife Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 457-5050
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 457-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
98363, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
905 W 9th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 565-1533
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 565-1533
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98363, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98363, WA include Hamilton Elementary School and Dry Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98363?
2 public preschools are located in 98363.
What is the racial composition of students in 98363?
98363 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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