For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 883 students in 98144, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98144, WA are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and Kimball Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98144 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98144, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98144, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 S Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 23 Av S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98144, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98144, WA include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and Kimball Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98144?
2 public preschools are located in 98144.
What is the racial composition of students in 98144?
98144 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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