For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,799 students in 98498, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98498, WA are Lake Louise Elementary School, Idlewild Elementary School and Oakbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98498 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98498, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98498, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Idlewild Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7802 83rd Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Tillicum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
98498, Washington 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98498, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98498, WA include Lake Louise Elementary School, Idlewild Elementary School and Oakbrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98498?
5 public preschools are located in 98498.
What is the racial composition of students in 98498?
98498 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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