For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,496 students in Lakewood, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lakewood, WA are Carter Lake 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.
Lakewood, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lakewood, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3420 Lincoln Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Idlewild Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Dower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7817 Dower Rd West
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Hope Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10501 47th Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #88.
Tyee Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11920 Seminole Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #99.
Tillicum Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1010.
Park Lodge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 100th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1111.
Four Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9101 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Grades: PK
| 190 students
Lakewood, Washington 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4010 Woodbrook Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 589-7765
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 589-7765
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Lakewood Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3230 85th St So
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Special Education Services/relife (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lakewood, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lakewood, WA include Carter Lake Elementary School, Idlewild Elementary School and Oakbrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lakewood?
12 public preschools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lakewood include: Oakbrook Elementary School vs. Idlewild Elementary School, Clover Park Early Learning Program vs. Dower Elementary School, Idlewild Elementary School vs. Oakbrook Elementary School
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