For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 846 students in 98371, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98371, WA are Maplewood Elementary School and Karshner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98371 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98371, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98371, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 W Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Karshner Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1328 8th Ave Nw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Psd Special Services
Special Education School
Puyallup School District Speci
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
98371, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98371, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98371, WA include Maplewood Elementary School and Karshner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98371?
3 public preschools are located in 98371.
What is the racial composition of students in 98371?
98371 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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