For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,649 students in 98944, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98944, WA are Washington Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School and Chief Kamiakin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98944 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98944, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98944, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E. Jackson Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 E. Lincoln
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E. Lincoln Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Outlook Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Vanbelle Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
1220 N. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Gr: PK-K | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
98944, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1110 S 6th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2162
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2162
Gr: PK | 30 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Pride High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1110 S. 6th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-0560
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98944, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98944, WA include Washington Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School and Chief Kamiakin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98944?
5 public preschools are located in 98944.
What is the racial composition of students in 98944?
98944 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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