For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,253 students in 98008, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98008, WA are Bennett Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Phantom Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98008 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98008, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98008, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17900 Ne 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4229 W Lake Samm Pkwy Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Phantom Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16616 Ne 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16411 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98008, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98008, WA include Bennett Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Phantom Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98008?
5 public preschools are located in 98008.
What is the racial composition of students in 98008?
98008 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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