For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 414 students in Kelso, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Kelso, WA is Wallace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kelso, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Kelso have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kelso, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1213 S 5th Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1650
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Kelso, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 Long Ave.
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kelso, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kelso, WA include Wallace Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kelso?
2 public preschools are located in Kelso.
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso?
Kelso public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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