For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,553 students in 98198, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98198, WA are Des Moines Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98198 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98198, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98198, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22001 9th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-3700
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2104 S 247th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4700
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22447 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4400
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22420 Military Rd S
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 373-7320
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 373-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Madrona Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20301 32nd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4100
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
98198, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
615 S 200th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 433-2561
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 433-2561
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98198, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98198, WA include Des Moines Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98198?
5 public preschools are located in 98198.
What is the racial composition of students in 98198?
98198 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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