For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,462 students in 98902, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98902, WA are Mcclure Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98902 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98902, 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), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98902, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1222 S 22nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Viola Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Early Learning Center
Special Education School
2810 Castlevale Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Gr: PK | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Dba Children's Village
Special Education School
3801 Kern Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
Gr: PK | 1 student
98902, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Highland Esd 105 Open Doors Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
33 S. 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 728-9871
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 728-9871
Gr: 9-12
Migrant Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
212 S 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2501
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2501
Gr: 9 | 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98902, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98902, WA include Mcclure Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98902?
4 public preschools are located in 98902.
What is the racial composition of students in 98902?
98902 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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