For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 883 students in 98144, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98144, WA are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and Kimball Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98144 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98144, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98144, WA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 S Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 23 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98144, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98144, WA include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and Kimball Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98144?
2 public preschools are located in 98144.
What is the racial composition of students in 98144?
98144 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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