For the 2025 school year, there are 19 blue ribbon public preschools serving 6,264 students in Washington.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Washington are Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School and University Place Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Washington (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4704 Blakely Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22130 Ne 133rd
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 936-2740
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 936-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
University Place Primary
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2708 W Grandview Dr
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Gr: PK-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 S Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Moran Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4224 E 57th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Fourth Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Gr: PK-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1822 W 7th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Nooksack Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Breckenridge Rd.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-3321
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Marvista Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19800 Marine View Dr Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4200
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Northport Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 10th Street
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4441
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4441
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Selkirk Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
P C Jantz Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 South First Street
Odessa, WA 99159
(509) 982-2603
Odessa, WA 99159
(509) 982-2603
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S Lawrence St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4041 S 298th
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Image Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Ne 131st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6850
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Columbia High And Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4961b Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Washington include Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School and University Place Primary.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Washington?
19 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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