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Best Buckley Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 992 students in Buckley, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Buckley, WA is Elk Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckley, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Buckley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Buckley, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
White River Early Learning Center
27515 120th Street East
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Gr: PK-K | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
White River Special Educational Services
Special Education School
240 North A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Buckley, Washington

Buckley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Gr: 4-12
White River Middle School (Closed 2010)
27515 120th St. E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Wickersham School Of Discovery (Closed 2010)
250 West Main
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Buckley, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Buckley, WA include Elk Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buckley?
3 public preschools are located in Buckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckley?
Buckley public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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