For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,209 students in Washougal, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Washougal, WA are Columbia River Gorge Elementary School, Cape Horn Skye Elementary School and Hathaway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washougal, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Washougal have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washougal, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Hathaway Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 24th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washougal Special Services
Special Education School
4855 Evergreen Way
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3020
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3020
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Washougal, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excelsior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401 39th Street
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washougal, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Washougal, WA include Columbia River Gorge Elementary School, Cape Horn Skye Elementary School and Hathaway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washougal?
5 public preschools are located in Washougal.
What is the racial composition of students in Washougal?
Washougal public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washougal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washougal include: Columbia River Gorge Elementary School vs. Hathaway Elementary School, Hathaway Elementary School vs. Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
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