For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,064 students in Walla Walla County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Walla Walla County, WA are Waitsburg Elementary School, Dixie Elementary School and Davis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walla Walla County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Walla Walla County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Walla Walla County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waitsburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
184 Academy
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10520 E. Hwy. 12
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31 Se Ash Street
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5110
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Gr: PK | 110 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott Special Educational Pre-school
Special Education School
207 South A Street
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2217
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2217
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK-K | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Walla Walla County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Gr: 9-12
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK-5
Creekside Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 67%
29 Jubilee Circle
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2103
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2103
Gr: 8-12 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1775 South College Ave
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 522-3306
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 522-3306
Gr: 4-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Opportunity Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
919 S. 2nd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3052
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3052
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Paine Campus Aep High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
421 S. 4th Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Pathways Back (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
919 South Second Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3000
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3000
1111 Fishhook Park Rd
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2138
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2138
Gr: K-6 | 89 students
455 W. Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Gr: 8-12
1150 W Chestnut
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK | 186 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Walla Walla County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Walla Walla County, WA include Waitsburg Elementary School, Dixie Elementary School and Davis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wallalla County?
7 public preschools are located in Wallalla County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallalla County?
Wallalla County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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