For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,911 students in Shelton, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Shelton, WA are Mountain View Elementary School, Hood Canal Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelton, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shelton, WA (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Shelton, Washington 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
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 Shelton, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Shelton, WA include Mountain View Elementary School, Hood Canal Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelton?
4 public preschools are located in Shelton.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton?
Shelton public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Shelton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Shelton 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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