For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 940 students in 98032, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98032, WA are Star Lake Elementary School and Sunnycrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98032 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98032, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98032, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26812 B 40th Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4000
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24629 42nd Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
98032, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
620 North Central
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Gr: 7-9 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
26720 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98032, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98032, WA include Star Lake Elementary School and Sunnycrest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98032?
2 public preschools are located in 98032.
What is the racial composition of students in 98032?
98032 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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