For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,426 students in Cheney, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Cheney, WA are Betz Elementary School, Phil Snowdon Elementary School and Salnave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheney, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Cheney have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cheney, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Betz Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 N 7th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Phil Snowdon Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6323 S Holly Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Salnave Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Salnave Road
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three
Special Education School
12414 S Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Cheney, Washington 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 Seventh St
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cheney, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Cheney, WA include Betz Elementary School, Phil Snowdon Elementary School and Salnave Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cheney?
4 public preschools are located in Cheney.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheney?
Cheney public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cheney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cheney include: Phil Snowdon Elementary School vs. Betz Elementary School, Betz Elementary School vs. Phil Snowdon Elementary School
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